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Essex Sport Floodlights RFQ

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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30 Jun 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex, located in Colchester, England, has completed a public procurement process for a rental agreement involving 12 floodlights. This tender, classified under the goods category with the industry code 31518100, focuses on floodlights and has been awarded as part of a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The process has culminated in the award stage, with the contract starting on 30th June 2025 and concluding on 29th June 2028. The value of the contract is £97,200, serving the East of England region.

This contract provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in lighting solutions, particularly those equipped to offer competitive quotations within budget constraints. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to compete for such opportunities. The process, awarded to Boels Rental Limited, highlights the importance of cost-effectiveness, as demonstrated by their successful bid being the most economical out of three obtained quotations. Businesses aiming for similar contracts should focus on developing competitive pricing strategies to enhance growth potential in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Essex Sport Floodlights RFQ

Notice Description

Rental agreement for x12 Floodlights

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3df996f-354b-4ff8-ac07-7346d4c9bfd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2e9f0e-7b5a-4df2-8d06-9defa89f762e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31518100 - Floodlights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2028 3-4 years
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 ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOELS RENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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