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Boiler Replaement

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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13 Oct 2025 at 08:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Sussex involved the supply and installation of new boilers at the BSMS building, located at its Falmer campus in Brighton. Classified within the "goods" category, this project was carried out under a direct procurement method labelled as "below threshold - without competition." The process, now at the contract award stage, culminated in awarding the contract to Saunders Specialised Services Limited. Key dates include the contract signing on 15th September 2025, with the contract active from 15th September to 15th October 2025. The industry category is centred around boiler installations, offering opportunities within the UKJ region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in boiler installation and related services to explore future similar projects, especially those capable of handling direct procurement processes without competition. Large-scale enterprises like Saunders Specialised Services Limited, which has now been engaged to fulfil this contract, may benefit from leveraging their experience and scale to secure similar opportunities. This contract highlights potential growth avenues, particularly for businesses looking to engage with public authority-led projects within the infrastructure and utilities sector. The streamlined procurement method could appeal to firms that are agile and capable of delivering high-quality installations on tight timelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Boiler Replaement

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of new boilers in the BSMS building at Falmer campus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ade0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064584-2025
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

42160000 - Boiler installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,598 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 15 Oct 2025 30 days
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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
n.m.gillespie@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAUNDERS SPECIALISED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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