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Barnes Z Block Distribution Board Replacement

University of Keele

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26 Aug 2026 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Keele procured works to replace the Barnes Z Block distribution board on its university campus. This is an electrical installation project, classified under CPV 45310000, covering the replacement of electrical distribution equipment rather than a general building-services requirement. Delivery is associated with the University of Keele site in Newcastle, England. The procurement was a mini-competition under the Matrix–Ealing Procurement Framework, known as the Ealing Procurement Framework. Businesses relevant to this requirement include electrical contractors with experience in distribution board replacement, electrical installation and working safely in an operational university or similar institutional environment. The buyer is the University of Keele, whose address is Keele University, Newcastle, England.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement, with tenders due by 24 July 2026 at 12:00. The estimated procurement value and awarded value were both £94,620.46 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract was awarded to Matrix SCM Limited on 7 August 2026. The contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 30 September 2026. The tender was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises. The award is active, and the requirement was evaluated through the framework mini-competition route.

For suppliers that did not win, this procurement shows that the University of Keele buys specialist electrical installation works through a structured framework call-off and mini-competition. A credible competitor for the same requirement when it returns would need practical capability in distribution board replacement, electrical installation and the delivery of works within a live university campus. Relevant businesses should be able to plan a short, defined works package, manage site access and operational interfaces, and demonstrate reliable delivery of electrical work to an institutional client. SMEs were considered suitable, so the opportunity is relevant to smaller electrical contractors as well as larger framework suppliers with the required technical capacity and framework access.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barnes Z Block Distribution Board Replacement

Notice Description

Mini-Competition under the Matrix - Ealing Procurement Framework (epf) for Barnes Z Block Distribution Board Replacement on the University campus (Project ID 5164).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c31119fe-a311-42ec-a058-d2a600208705
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00291d7e-a618-4aff-95b3-e8298aa3dda3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,620 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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 Keele
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Matrix SCM

Further Information

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