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LUV01255 The supply of plumbing equipment, components, fixtures and sundries

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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29 Jan 2025 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED has completed the procurement process titled "LUV01255 The supply of plumbing equipment, components, fixtures and sundries" under an open procedure as per PCR 2015 regulations. This project aims to service the University’s Reactive Maintenance Team's requirements with a supply framework agreement starting 2nd January 2025 for a potential four-year period (three years with a one-year extension option). The agreement covers plumbing and heating materials for the East Midlands region, with the total contract valued at £500,000. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with contracts being awarded as recently as 10th January 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for large companies in the plumbing supplies industry. Businesses like City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Ltd, Huws Gray Ltd, and UK Plumbing Supplies Ltd, who have been awarded the contract, will service the University’s needs, which could foster long-term relationships and consistent revenue streams. The open procurement method signifies a transparent and competitive bidding process, beneficial for firms looking to establish contracts within the public sector, especially those equipped to handle significant supply demands in the construction and maintenance categories. Small and medium-sized enterprises were eligible to participate, demonstrating the tender's inclusiveness towards expanding business opportunities for diverse company sizes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUV01255 The supply of plumbing equipment, components, fixtures and sundries

Notice Description

This procurement exercise, by Open Tender under the PCR 2015, is to award a framework agreement for the provision of plumbing supplies to the University, principally to service requirements of the Reactive Maintenance Team, from 2nd January 2025 for 3 years with the option to extend for one further year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fefcac9-1943-424b-b240-c78318ec4f56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93c630f5-d171-4718-aedb-6070f618f8ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44115200 - Plumbing and heating materials

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CITY PLUMBING SUPPLIES HOLDINGS

HUWS GRAY

UK PLUMBING SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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