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Elevation Works

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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08 Aug 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Elevation Works' project was undertaken by The Open University, a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, UK. This contract was for construction work on their Edinburgh office, situated in the UKJ12 region. The tender stage is complete, and the procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The key dates for this procurement include the contract start date on 4th August 2025 and the completion date set for 12th September 2025. The contract was awarded to Maxi Construction, a small to medium enterprise (SME) located in Livingston, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly SMEs looking to expand their portfolio by engaging with public sector clients. Maxi Construction, the successful supplier, exemplifies the type of small business capable of securing contracts below the competition threshold, demonstrating the potential for agile firms to capitalise on public procurement processes. Businesses involved in construction work and related services can find similar opportunities by seeking out tenders with simplified procurement methods that cater to smaller projects.

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Notice Title

Elevation Works

Notice Description

Elevation Works on OU Edinburgh Office

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05844f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047314-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,071 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 12 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

MAXI CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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