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UOW949 MEP Engineer - IICEC - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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26 Sep 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has completed the award stage for its tender to appoint an MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) Engineer for the development of the International Inclusive Cricket & Education Centre (IICEC) on its Severn Campus in Worcester. This procurement, categorised under mechanical and electrical engineering services, follows a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender was initially set to end on 17th January 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 30th March 2025 to 31st July 2025. Located in Worcester, WR2 6AJ, this project is a significant element of the University's strategic plan to enhance the Severn Campus and contribute to the City of Worcester's vision. The awarded contract, valued at £21,000 GBP, was announced on 26th September 2025, with Couch Perry Wilkes named as the successful supplier.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering services looking to expand their project portfolios within the education and sports infrastructure sectors. The project aligns with significant strategic initiatives, making it attractive for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in key university-city developments. While the University's procurement process indicates limited suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms with experience or resources to deliver complex engineering consultancy services would find this contract particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

UOW949 MEP Engineer - IICEC - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Worcester is seeking to appoint an MEP Engineer for the development of the International Inclusive Cricket & Education Centre on its Severn Campus in Worcester. The project will be the latest addition to the Severn Campus for Health, Wellbeing and Inclusive Sport. The new campus, developed on a brownfield industrial site, will provide world class facilities for both national and international students. It is a key element of the University's 2019 Strategic Plan (https://www.worcester.ac.uk/documents/university-worcester-strategic-plan-2019.pdf) and the City of Worcester's vision to become recognised as a growing cosmopolitan cathedral and university city with unrivalled heritage and for the City's Riverside to become a national and international destination. Further information on the project is provided in the Invitation to Tender. The University will be using the Building Services Engineering Consultancy lot from the University of Birmingham's Build Higher framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-968c8cde-ce18-4dc1-9406-e989b643c818
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c84513df-2739-4129-b770-d2ee62321aea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 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 WORCESTER
Contact Name
Kathy Preece
Contact Email
k.preece@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01905 855 114

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUCH PERRY WILKES

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