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GB-Bath: The Provision of Water Softener Servicing

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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09 Apr 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the University of Bath, sought to engage services for the Provision of Water Softener Servicing under the industry category of Water softeners (CPV 39137000). The contract, worth £950,000, is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a tender process that concluded with an award on 3rd April 2025, and the subsequent contract is set to run from 9th April 2025 to 8th April 2028. Key contact from the buying organisation was Louise Rudall, and the successful supplier for this contract is WCS Environmental Limited.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in water treatment and servicing, particularly those with the capacity to handle large-scale contracts. Although this specific procurement was not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, similar contracts from the University of Bath could provide growth opportunities for established companies in related industries, offering long-term service and maintenance agreements that contribute to business stability and revenue predictability.

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Notice Title

GB-Bath: The Provision of Water Softener Servicing

Notice Description

The Provision of Water Softener Servicing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eba2d4ee-a355-49a0-a952-938c02022931
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39137000 - Water softeners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2028 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
Louise Rudall
Contact Email
lmr39@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01225386939

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WCS ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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