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Wycliffe boat fleet

University of the West of England

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12 Aug 2026 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England procured the Wycliffe boat fleet for delivery in the South West of England. The requirement comprised rowing boats, including single, double and quad sculls, together with oars and miscellaneous equipment such as a trailer and telemetry set. Although the procurement was categorised as services, the principal goods were rowing boats (CPV 34522600). The buyer was the University of the West of England, based at its Frenchay Campus in Bristol. The fleet requirement would suit businesses supplying rowing equipment and associated transport or telemetry items, particularly suppliers able to provide a combined package rather than a single boat or component.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Woodpark Limited on 14 July 2026. The award value was £82,650, and the contract ran from 15 July 2026 to 16 July 2026. The procurement used the method described as “Other - BVS”. The tender’s estimated value was also £82,650. The requirement was presented as a single procurement rather than separate lots, with a tender submission deadline of 14 July 2026 at 5pm. The award is active. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The published outcome therefore shows a completed purchase by the university from a named supplier, rather than an opportunity to submit a bid on this contract.

This award is useful market evidence for suppliers of rowing fleets and related equipment seeking to understand the University of the West of England’s requirements. A credible future competitor would need to source or manufacture single, double and quad sculls, supply compatible oars, and coordinate ancillary items such as a trailer and telemetry set. The requirement favours a supplier able to assemble and deliver a complete fleet package, manage several product types in one engagement, and support delivery in the South West of England. Its stated SME suitability indicates that smaller specialist boatbuilders, rowing-equipment distributors or sports-equipment businesses with the necessary supply-chain capacity could be relevant competitors when comparable university requirements return.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wycliffe boat fleet

Notice Description

Wycliffe boat fleet, comprising of single, double and quad sculls, oars and miscellaneous items such as trailer and telemetry set

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26771509-15c7-49da-ae91-144ae9a9e631
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3872a9c-ff5a-4ebe-87df-92af6998a081
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - BVS
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34522600 - Rowing boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026 30 days
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
University of the West of England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Postcode Area
Bristol
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
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Woodpark Limited

Further Information

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