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Engineering Refresh

BANK OF ENGLAND

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11 Nov 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Bank of England focuses on an Engineering Refresh, specifically involving the strip out and installation of lighting onto GLAMOX DALI systems. This procurement pertains to the services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The contracting authority is the Bank of England, classified as a public authority within the central government sector. The procurement method employed is direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, reaching the award stage as of 11 November 2025. The contract was active with work carried out between 18 August 2025 and 29 August 2025, with a contract value of £30,919.45 excluding VAT (£37,103.34 including VAT).

This tender creates potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those with expertise in lighting systems. Although this specific contract was awarded to Volmech Electrical Contractors Limited, an SME located in Kent, similar upcoming contracts may suit other SMEs with similar capabilities or those looking to expand into this sector. Businesses with experience in offering technical and engineering solutions could leverage such procurement processes for substantial growth, especially those able to provide competitive services without requiring extensive competitive bidding processes due to the below-threshold procurement nature.

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Notice Title

Engineering Refresh

Notice Description

Engineering refresh, lighting strip out and installation onto GLAMOX DALI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05decb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072849-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,919 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

VOLMECH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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