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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION, has resulted in the award of the contract for the "Belfast Office Extension" project. Classified under the industry category of Building Completion Work (CPV code 45400000), this project is located in England with the specific delivery postcode of EC1Y 8YZ. The procurement used a below-threshold direct award method and was not called off from a framework agreement due to the RM6088 framework being exhausted. The awarded contract, valued at £135,591.73, was finalized on 10th February 2026, and the contract period extends from 11th February 2026 to 10th February 2030. The process has reached the Award stage as of 27th July 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and architectural fit-out sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Somerville Fitout Ltd, which was the successful supplier. Businesses with expertise in building completion work and a focus on delivering high-quality fittings can benefit greatly from participating in this and similar tenders. Those capable of meeting specific location-based delivery requirements or navigating below-threshold procurement awards are well-positioned to expand their operations and reputation in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Belfast Office Extension

Notice Description

This report sets out the justification, evaluation findings, and compliance basis for awarding the WP127 Belfast Office Extension contract to Somerville Fitout Ltd via a regulated below threshold direct award under Part 6 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) This procurement was not a call-off from a framework agreement. The RM6088 framework was attempted but exhausted, so the report recommends a below-threshold direct award under Part 6 of the Procurement Act 2023.)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-131562bd-0371-4d36-9878-5f54e8663f63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2a5be63-b566-4675-a7b3-840380f26ef9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,591 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERVILLE FITOUT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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