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UOW966 High Voltage systems Service, Maintenance & Remedials

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 10:22

TenderUpdate

11 Jun 2025 at 10:33

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester undertook an open procurement process titled "UOW966 High Voltage Systems Service, Maintenance & Remedials." This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on repair and maintenance services of switchgear. The contract aims to provide routine maintenance and any necessary refurbishment or repairs for high voltage systems across the university’s estate. Located at Worcester, UK, the procurement process involved open competition below the threshold, adhering to a timeline with a tender submission deadline of 9th July 2025, followed by a contract start date on 6th August 2025. Completion was achieved in the Award stage, confirming Ipsum Power (Private Networks) Ltd as the successful supplier.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical services and maintenance, particularly those with a focus on high voltage systems and infrastructure. Companies like Ipsum Power, which secured the contract, demonstrate how businesses can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and engage in long-term partnerships within academic institutions. The procurement's requirement for routine service, alongside remedial works, emphasizes the need for firms that provide high-quality services underpinned by competitive pricing models, thereby fostering growth prospects for businesses equipped with the necessary expertise and capacity to deliver complex electrical maintenance services effectively.

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Notice Title

UOW966 High Voltage systems Service, Maintenance & Remedials

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract is to provide routine service and maintenance of high voltage Systems across the University of Worcester Estate, the contract will also cover any refurbishment & or repair works on a required basis.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Initial 2 year contract with 3 options to extend for a year subject to performance and an ongoing need for the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05466f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046824-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31214000 - Switchgear

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,712 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uwtenders@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSUM POWER (PRIVATE NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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