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Turbine bearing replacement

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by Bedford Borough Council involved the replacement of turbine bearings at a power facility. The contract, titled "Turbine bearing replacement," falls under the industry category of services, specifically repair and maintenance services, with environmental services as an additional classification. The procurement took place at the Bedford location, designated by the region UKH24. The procurement stage is complete, with a legal basis provided by UK legislation. The direct procurement method was utilised, classified as below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract’s active period started on 1st June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025, with the date of signing recorded as 30th May 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and environmental maintenance services, especially for those capable of providing specialised turbine repair and replacement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like HYDROPOWER MAINTENANCE LTD., which successfully secured the award, are well-positioned to engage in such contracts. The procurement process, being direct and without competitive bidding, favours businesses that maintain strong direct relationships with public authorities, providing them with potential stability and business growth within the local government sector.

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Notice Title

Turbine bearing replacement

Notice Description

Waiver - Contract Reasons - Bedford Hydro Upper & lower turbine bearing replacement to replace the upper and lower bearings on both screws of the power facility following a failing in one of the screws

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054938
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032570-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,465 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYDROPOWER MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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