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Canteen Refurbishment Works

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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08 Aug 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the refurbishment works of the canteen at The Open University in Milton Keynes has reached the completion stage. The buying organisation, The Open University, a sub-central government public authority, initiated the tender process for these works. The procurement utilises a limited competition method, conducted under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, and falls under the 'works' industry category, specifically overhaul and refurbishment. The contract, starting from 11 July 2025 and concluding on 11 September 2025, was awarded on 9 July 2025 to Meridian Interiors Ltd, an SME based in Milton Keynes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the refurbishment and construction sector, particularly those capable of executing facility overhauls. With the contract valued at £107,102, companies with expertise in limited competition bids and experience working with public authorities can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios. SMEs like Meridian Interiors Ltd, which secured this contract, demonstrate that businesses of a similar scale can successfully compete, provided they meet the specific requirements of public sector projects like those offered by organisations such as The Open University.

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Notice Title

Canteen Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

Refurbishment Works of the Canteen at the Open University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05844e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047313-2025
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
£107,102 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 11 Sep 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 OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERIDIAN INTERIORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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