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Vacuums

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England initiated a public procurement process to acquire vacuum pumps, controllers, and their installation under the industry category of vacuum cleaners. The procurement had been classified as completed with the award stage reached on 15th April 2026. This contract involves the delivery to the South West region of the United Kingdom, precisely in Bristol, England. The procurement employed an "Other - BVS" method. The tender concluded on 24th March 2026 with the contract period spanning from 25th to 26th March 2026, valued at £21,417 GBP.

This tender creates opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete in providing vacuum systems and accessories, offering avenues for business growth in manufacturing or supplying such goods. West Technology Systems Limited, identified as an SME, successfully secured the contract, underscoring the suitability for similar enterprises to participate in future tenders from this buyer. Suppliers who can efficiently deliver and possibly innovate within the vacuum cleaning equipment space could find potential growth avenues with such contracts from academic institutions like the University of the West of England.

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Notice Title

Vacuums

Notice Description

Vacuum pumps, controllers and installation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d29c4a9-9547-47db-80a2-fc1317a7c3d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e48a45-5454-4bc1-b9b6-757a0dbede96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39713430 - Vacuum cleaners

39713431 - Accessories for vacuum cleaners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,417 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,417 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 30 days
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 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
Post Town
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

WEST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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