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Painting and Decorating Framework - AWARD

Lancaster University

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process by Lancaster University involves a comprehensive Painting and Decorating Framework, awarded on the 27th of February 2026, with services to commence from the 1st of April 2026 through to the 31st of March 2031. This award, under the classification of "Painting and glazing work," encompasses painting of buildings and structures across the university's campus, including both external and internal repair works. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, inviting competitive bids across various locations such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions globally. This process is currently at the award stage and has seen active participation from suppliers including George Jones and Son (Contractors) Ltd, Ian Williams Limited, and S.J Bowker Ltd.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in painting and decorating services, especially those with expertise in both external and internal works. The long-term nature of the contract provides a stable revenue stream and the chance for businesses to establish a robust relationship with an esteemed educational institution like Lancaster University. While the tender does not specifically highlight suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with experience in handling substantial projects would be well-suited to this procurement endeavour, focusing on quality maintenance and renovation services amidst live academic and residential environments. The framework will place businesses in a strategic position to leverage additional opportunities in similar sectors or geographical locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Painting and Decorating Framework - AWARD

Notice Description

This framework will cover Painting and Decorating services across our large campus. This will include: * External painting, including, potentially: masonry, rendered panels, steelwork. This is very likely to involve the requirement to work at height. * Internal small/low value maintenance type repair works in live buildings (both academic and residential). To submit a bid for the first stage of this procedure, please download the documentation from In-Tend, complete, and return before the deadline. Please ensure any clarifications are submitted in plenty of time for us to respond fully.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0228081-2a75-492f-ab3a-0385b12a7602
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2f85854-26e5-4889-b032-c062f14fdf85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45440000 - Painting and glazing work

45442100 - Painting work

45442110 - Painting work of buildings

45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures

45442121 - Painting work of structures

45442180 - Repainting work

45442190 - Paint-stripping work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
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
Lancaster University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

George Jones & Son (Contractors) Limited

Ian Williams Limited

S.J Bowker Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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