This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 13:15

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 16:15

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

Yeovil College has completed the procurement process for the supply of Tig and Mig Welders, with the recent contract being awarded to Tilgear. The contracting process initiated as an open tender, termed "Yeovil College ITT for Tig and Mig Welders," was classified under the goods category, primarily targeting welding equipment and accessories. Located in Yeovil, United Kingdom, the college conducted this below-threshold open competition, under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract period began on 9th March 2026 and will conclude on 8th March 2027, with key documents published as notices on the Find a Tender Service in early 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying welding equipment, providing a chance to engage in a significant public sector contract. With the process open to diverse suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VSCEs), a broad range of companies can vie for similar opportunities. The successful bidder, Tilgear, leveraged their extensive expertise in welding supplies, underscoring the importance of having innovative value-additions, robust after-sales support, and competitive pricing strategies to stand out in such procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Yeovil College ITT for Tig and Mig Welders

Notice Description

Yeovil College Invitation To Tender for Tig and Mig Welders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041970-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

42662000 - Welding equipment

42662100 - Electric welding equipment

44315100 - Welding accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£41,734 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£41,734 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA21 4DR
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil Central
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TILGEAR

Further Information

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