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Wensley Road Temporary Works

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for "Wensley Road Temporary Works," which involves the provision of temporary scaffolding structures to ensure fire exits are accessible on all floors of buildings located in the South East, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring it was efficiently handled. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with HLS MCCONNELL LIMITED recognised as the successful supplier. The contract period commences on 3rd November 2025, concluding on 2nd November 2026, with the awarded contract published on 27th March 2026. The project, classified under scaffolding structures within the works industry category, represents a contract value of £135,000.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scaffolding and temporary construction works, particularly those focused on providing services to public sector projects like fire safety enhancements. It is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but not specifically aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that have experience in similar frameworks and are located in or can efficiently operate within the South East region are well-placed to benefit from engaging in this tender, thus facilitating business growth through public sector involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wensley Road Temporary Works

Notice Description

Provision of temporary scaffolding surrounding the units at Wensley Road in order to provide fire exits to all floors of the buildings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edf84bfd-3115-4c70-aae5-e8be9e5e3707
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019eac80-c4c2-480a-b132-a573b177410b
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44212317 - Scaffolding structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 6-12 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HLS MCCONNELL

Further Information

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