Award

Invitation to Tender for Replacement Heating System & Other Works at St Andrews CE Primary

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 18:27

Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Borough of Bury, a sub-central government authority in the UK, concluded an open procurement process titled "Invitation to Tender for Replacement Heating System & Other Works at St Andrews CE Primary." This project, located in Bury, Greater Manchester, falls under the industry category of building installation work within a primary school setting. The award was finalised on 18th August 2025 with VWG Mechanical Ltd as the supplier, and it encompasses a contract period from 28th August to 6th October 2025. The procurement employed a below-threshold open competition to ensure a smooth tender process, and it attracted seven bids in total, with VWG Mechanical Ltd eventually securing the contract.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in building installations, mechanical systems, and associated construction works. The open competition allowed SMEs like VWG Mechanical Ltd to participate effectively, leveraging their niche expertise in mechanical and building solutions. Businesses proficient in updating and maintaining heating systems in compliance with school infrastructure requirements stand to benefit greatly by engaging with such public sector projects. Moreover, the successful bidder gains an opportunity to enhance its portfolio and reputation through this public contract, potentially leading to further opportunities in the education sector and wider construction markets.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Replacement Heating System & Other Works at St Andrews CE Primary

Notice Description

This project is to carry out replacement of the heating system and other works within an existing primary school building and site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051060-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power

45300000 - Building installation work

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£349,959 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 6 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@bury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWG MECHANICAL

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