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To complete Flood drying out remediation measure within New Science Building

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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28 Oct 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the University of East Anglia involves the remediation of a flood-damaged New Science Building located at the Norwich Research Park, UK. The procurement falls under the "works" category, specifically focusing on refurbishment and restoration work, with AJS Restoration Services Ltd awarded the contract. The procurement was completed using a direct method, advised by an insurance agency, due to urgency in preventing mould and health risks. Procurement was below the threshold and did not involve competition. The contract, valued at £100,000, was signed on 27th October 2025, and work commenced on 28th October 2025, with completion expected by 31st December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in restoration and refurbishment, especially those capable of providing urgent services critical to health and safety needs. The contract exemplifies a lucrative opportunity for suppliers with expertise in handling insurance-directed remediation projects. Such contracts are ideal for small to medium enterprises that can swiftly mobilise resources and deliver specialised technical services, thus further establishing their credentials within the public procurement landscape and expanding their portfolio in the university and public sector domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

To complete Flood drying out remediation measure within New Science Building

Notice Description

Following a major flood which occurred in the New Science building on UEA campus, a supplier was suggested by the advice of an Insurance Agency to perform the remediation measures and services as a matter of urgency. This was to reduce the risk of mould forming and therefore preventing further health and safety risks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d58d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069088-2025
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

45454100 - Restoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AJS RESTORATION SERVICES

Further Information

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