Award

Mobile Welding Repairs and Steel Fabrication

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Mobile Welding Repairs and Steel Fabrication" was conducted by Southampton City Council, located in Southampton, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the "works" category with a focus on welding, and was specifically designated for mobile welding SCC steel structures throughout the city. The process reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 18th June 2025 for a total value of £120,000. The procurement method used was limited, indicating an award without a prior call for competition, and it was determined to be below the threshold and outside directive scope. The contract was awarded to GF Engineering (Romsey) Limited, and the relevant industry category is classified under CPV code 45262680.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies engaged in welding services, particularly those with experience in mobile welding and steel fabrication. The requirements suggest the well-suited candidates are businesses that can efficiently manage the fabrication of new assets and structure repairs across various locations in the UK. SMEs in particular may find this an attractive opportunity given the scale of the supplier, GF Engineering (Romsey) Limited. Businesses with the capability to provide competitive pricing strategies in procurement processes are likely to thrive in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Mobile Welding Repairs and Steel Fabrication

Notice Description

Mobile welding SCC steel structures across the city and fabrication of new assets

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mobile welding SCC steel structures across the city and fabrication of new assets

Options: 1 + 1

Procurement Information

Below Threshold - Restricted

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035263-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262680 - Welding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chloe Fox
Contact Email
chloe.fox@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GF ENGINEERING (ROMSEY

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