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Repair to ruptured Fire Main

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, has successfully concluded a procurement process for the "Repair to ruptured Fire Main". This contract falls under the industry category of general construction work for pipelines and is part of the public authority sub-central government sector. The procurement was carried out using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, indicating a streamlined process without a competitive bidding phase. The contracting process reached completion with the contract's active status and was officially signed on 27th September 2025. The contract work was fully executed between 28th and 29th September 2025 at a gross value of £31,348.

This tender presents business growth opportunities specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in construction services, particularly those specialising in pipeline construction and repair. H&V Fusion & Drilling Limited, a small enterprise from Newbridge, was awarded the contract, highlighting that SMEs with expertise in similar projects can successfully engage with public sector procurement. Businesses that can offer innovation and efficiency in public infrastructure projects, and those looking to expand their public sector portfolio, would find such tenders particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repair to ruptured Fire Main

Notice Description

Repair to ruptured Fire Main. To supply & install new external 180mm SDR17 BARRIER PIPE fire hydrant main c/w 1 no. 150mm double check valve, chambers and cover. Ref: 19786

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068785-2025
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

45231100 - General construction work for pipelines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,123 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H&V FUSION & DRILLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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