Award

Harris Museum - Art Gallery Walls

PRESTON CITY COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2025 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

Preston City Council has completed the procurement process for the installation of Art Gallery Walls at the Harris Museum. This contract falls under the industry category of joinery and carpentry installation work, classified with CPV code 45420000. The contracting process reached the award stage, with a contract value of £45,000. The tender was awarded on 25 March 2025, and the contract period starts on 2 April 2025 and will end on 30 June 2025. The procurement method was a direct award, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the project located in Preston, England.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in joinery and carpentry, particularly those in proximity to or familiar with the Preston area. Ashton's Joinery, the awarded supplier, indicates that SMEs with the capability to manage similar works can find promising prospects in engaging with such procurements. The direct award procurement method suggests a faster process with fewer competitors, making it ideal for local SMEs seeking growth and new projects through local government contracts.

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Notice Title

Harris Museum - Art Gallery Walls

Notice Description

Harris Museum - Art Gallery Walls installation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a078bbc8-6b81-4cc6-b0e4-153b853c2fc2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b201bcb-af43-4720-b059-7ac5b1cad936
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,449 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 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
PRESTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2RL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHTON JOINERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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