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T1132 Social Studies Plant Room Refurbishment

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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24 Jun 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has completed a procurement process for the refurbishment of the Social Studies Plant Room, specifically the replacement of the boiler. This project falls under the heating works category and was conducted at their Colchester campus, postal code CO4 3SQ. The contract was awarded to SES Mechanical Services Ltd on 24th June 2025, with the tender process initiated earlier in the year. The contract period spans from 24th June to 24th September 2025, and the awarded contract is valued at £370,714 GBP. The procurement method details were not specified.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the mechanical services sector, especially for businesses specialising in heating and refurbishment works. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its scale and industry category. Companies capable of delivering efficient refurbishment and heating services can gain a foothold in the educational sector, potentially leading to further projects of similar scope. Moreover, the successful completion can bolster a business's profile and serve as a reference for future tendering opportunities.

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Notice Title

T1132 Social Studies Plant Room Refurbishment

Notice Description

A project to replace the boiler within the Social Studies building.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-241df679-3431-4821-ace7-9e9193a0c9ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323e60fb-d6d4-4b64-896b-2aa2614ffe58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232141 - Heating works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,714 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 24 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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 ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SES MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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