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RICHES Works

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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23 Jul 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives recently completed a procurement process titled "RICHES Works," involving refurbishment and enhancement of the collection care studio, under the main procurement category of works. The contract, worth £453,577 gross, was awarded to Komfort Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, in a limited competition, below-threshold procurement method. The process took place in Richmond, near London, covering regions UKI and UKJ. The contract started on 23rd June 2025 and is set to conclude on 8th August 2025, with the procurement stage currently marked as complete. The overall process is in line with the legal framework provided by the UKPGA Act 2023/54.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment and overhaul works, especially those classified as SMEs. Companies well-versed in construction, particularly in central government projects, could leverage their expertise in similar future prospects. Given the specific nature of the work involved in refurbishing a collection care studio, firms focusing on high-quality, specialised refurbishment services will find this tender compelling. The involvement of Komfort Services Ltd, noted for its SME status, demonstrates the accessibility of such contracts to smaller businesses seeking to expand within the public sector infrastructure domain.

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Notice Title

RICHES Works

Notice Description

Works contract - refurbishment and enhancement of collection care studio.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042418-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£377,981 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMFORT SERVICES

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