Award

Scaffolding Purchase & Installation - 2 Islington, Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 16:10

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12 Sep 2025 at 14:10

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool Hope University, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a direct award procurement process for scaffolding purchase and installation at 2 Islington, Liverpool. This procurement, classified under works and goods, involves addressing a health and safety risk related to the building fabric. The procurement stage has reached contractual completion, with the award confirmed to Enigma Industrial Services Ltd. Contracts for scaffolding installation services and scaffold purchase were signed on 3rd February 2026, with service periods running from 2nd March 2026 to 30th November 2026. This process was executed below the competition threshold, and its completion was formalised on 4th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scaffolding industry, specifically those experienced in works related to scaffolding erection and supply. Given the procurement's direct method and below-threshold classification, businesses that can offer competitive pricing and demonstrate expertise in ensuring health and safety compliance in construction settings could find this contract type beneficial for growth. Large enterprises such as Enigma Industrial Services Ltd have already demonstrated suitability, but small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in related sectors might also identify opportunities for future collaborations. This contract reinforces industry potential for expanding operations in the Liverpool region while enhancing business portfolios through credible university partnerships.

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Notice Title

Scaffolding Purchase & Installation - 2 Islington, Liverpool.

Notice Description

Liverpool Hope University will purchase outright scaffolding with separate installation for property situated at 2 Islington, Liverpool. Currently the condition of the building fabric presents a H&S risk which the University is looking to mitigate by undertaking a direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059994
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010152-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44212310 - Scaffolding

45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£204,631 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£204,631 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hope.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L16 9JD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Childwall
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Wavertree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENIGMA INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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