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Part Replacement of the Ventilation System

BANK OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 15:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Bank of England involves a works contract for the partial replacement of the ventilation system at its Threadneedle Street site in London. This procurement falls under the industry category of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract has been completed and was awarded to E & B Group Limited, with the award being made active as of 28th October 2025. The contract commenced on 27th October 2025 and will end on 30th April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the HVAC sector aiming to expand their portfolio within central government contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in installation work might find contracts of this nature suitable for growth, given the focus on specific technical services within a prime location. The procurement was awarded without competition, reflecting direct procurement's streamlined nature, which may appeal to businesses looking for straightforward entry points into public contract markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Part Replacement of the Ventilation System

Notice Description

This is a works contract for the replacement of ventilation equipment at the Bank's Threadneedle Street site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d57c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069056-2025
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

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£272,427 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 30 Apr 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
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

E & B GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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