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Supply and Installation of Water Deionisers

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

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18 Sep 2025 at 10:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Staffordshire, a public authority in Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of water deionisers. This project falls within the goods category of industry and specifically relates to machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' tag with a contract commencing on 19th August 2025 and completing by 18th August 2026. The procurement method used was direct, as the contract was awarded without competition due to the existing supplier, VEOLIA UK LIMITED, offering unique features like removal and recycling of existing units. The total contract value is £35,953, which was determined to be a value-for-money solution under legal reference 2023/54, title Supply and Installation of Water Deionisers.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in water purification systems and their installation. The contract was directly awarded to a large supplier, suggesting a need for businesses with capabilities in advanced solutions and sustainable practices such as recycling. Companies with experience in providing unique, ongoing support services will find this kind of procurement particularly well-suited to their expertise, impacting their reputation and potential for future contracts with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Water Deionisers

Notice Description

University of Staffordshire has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of replacement Water Deionisers This is a below threshold contract under PA23, The contract was not competed as the existing supplier offered unique features including removal and recycling of existing units, repurposing of spare parts. Pricing was benchmarked and it was determined that this contract offers value for money as well as continuity of supply and user knowledge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ce4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057615-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42912300 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,953 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Liz Salter
Contact Email
procurement@staffs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEOLIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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