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Zip Tap Servicing

BANK OF ENGLAND

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Bank of England concerned the annual maintenance of Zip Taps, categorised under Installation services of machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water. Located in London, the tender has reached the award and contract stages. The contract was signed on 12 January 2026 and will be active from 14 to 26 January 2026, with a gross value of £33,153.04. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process typical for smaller-scale requirements. The involved buyer is a public authority within central government.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in water purification and filtration services, particularly those offering installation services. Large-scale companies like ZIP HEATERS (UK) LTD, who secured the contract, are ideal candidates for such opportunities due to their capacity to manage service contracts efficiently. Businesses in related sectors could leverage similar opportunities for growth by enhancing their expertise in specialised maintenance services, positioning themselves favourably for direct procurement contracts with government agencies such as the Bank of England.

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Notice Title

Zip Tap Servicing

Notice Description

Annual maintenance of Zip Taps

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06575e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014911-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51514110 - Installation services of machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,627 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026 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
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

ZIP HEATERS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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