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NRP - NEC4 Supervisor

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for the Network Replacement Project, specifically for the role of NEC4 Supervisor overseeing external and internal works. Classified under building consultancy services, this project is located in Brighton, England (postal code BN1 9RH). The procurement was managed via a single tender waiver method, and the contract was awarded on 16th August 2023. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st July 2023 and ending on 5th August 2025. The tender value was £291,156 and the project aimed to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the building consultancy services sector. Businesses specialising in supervisory roles for network replacement projects would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the work and the project's significant budget. Ragstone Limited, an SME, successfully secured the contract, reflecting the potential for similar enterprises to gain substantial high-value projects through university-led initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NRP - NEC4 Supervisor

Notice Description

Network replacement project - NEC4 Supervisor for External and Internal works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29ea2cdf-8704-4fb9-872d-4954ee2b1556
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f7e296-b776-48d7-a7df-2a989b43e8df
Current Stage
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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 - Single Tender Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£291,156 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£291,156 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 5 Aug 2025 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAGSTONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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