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DRUPS Overhaul

BANK OF ENGLAND

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30 Sep 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DRUPS Overhaul" contract was undertaken by the Bank of England and falls within the construction industry category focused on electrical installation work. This contract entails a major overhaul of a Diesel Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supply (DRUPS) generator unit. The procurement method used was direct, under the "Below threshold - without competition" scheme, meaning no competition was held. The process is completed, with the award and contract stages also marked as active and completed. The project is based in London, UK, and covers a contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st December 2025. The total value of the contract is GBP 455,656.80.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in large-scale electrical installation services, particularly those with expertise in power supply systems. Companies equipped to handle construction works and provide technical maintenance services in central government infrastructures would be well-suited to such contracts. As the Bank of England is a prestigious and central governmental authority, suppliers have the potential to strengthen their portfolio by delivering successfully on such high-profile public sector contracts, thus enhancing their credibility and visibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

DRUPS Overhaul

Notice Description

This is a construction works contract to provide a major overhaul of one of the Bank's Diesel Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supply (DRUPS) generator units.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a53b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061010-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£379,714 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
askprocurement@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HITEC POWER PROTECTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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