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Water Softener System

BANK OF ENGLAND

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29 Oct 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Bank of England involves the supply and installation of a new water softener system, critical for their cooling tower heat injection system serving their offices and data centre. This contract, titled "Water Softener System," falls under the "works" industry category and pertains to construction work for water projects. The procurement process used a direct method below the competition threshold and is now complete, with key contractual activities taking place between 30th October 2025 and 30th April 2026. The primary location for this project is within the UK, specifically in London.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in construction and water system installations. The winning bidder, E & B Group Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlights the potential for businesses of similar scale and expertise to successfully engage in such tenders. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive logistics and installation services, particularly those familiar with cooling systems in large office spaces and data centres, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Softener System

Notice Description

Supply and installation of a new water softener system, including associated logistics and installation works. The system provides softened water to the cooling tower heat injection system that provides cooling to the office space and data centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069264-2025
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

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£685,993 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 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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