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Independent LEV Design Consultant

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited, a public undertaking based in Redcar, UK, has completed the procurement process for an Independent LEV Design Consultant. This contract is part of the services category within the engineering-design services for industrial process and production, focusing on Local Exhaust Ventilation systems at NetPark laboratory facilities in County Durham. Initiated as a direct, below-threshold procurement without competition, the contract commenced on 17th February 2026, concluding by 16th February 2027, and involves a gross amount of GBP 96,000. Key stages of this award have been completed with Mechon Limited as the designated supplier, indicating successful finalisation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering-design consultancy and industrial process services, particularly those with expertise in ventilation systems within laboratory environments. Such contracts can foster business growth by enabling companies to expand their service portfolios and establish strong industry relationships. Large-scale businesses with robust engineering and safety compliance capabilities are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The awarded supplier, Mechon Limited, exemplifies the scale and expertise often sought in these contracts, offering comprehensive engineering consultancy and support services across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent LEV Design Consultant

Notice Description

CPI has a requirement for a suitably competent supplier to provide specialist consultancy and engineering support to assess, validate, and remediate Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems across CPI's NetPark laboratory facilities at the Coxon Building and Discovery 2 in Sedgefield, County Durham, in order to restore regulatory compliance and ensure the safety of laboratory personnel. This shall include validation of recent thorough examination and testing findings, detailed assessment of existing LEV system performance, and identification of deficiencies arising from historical modifications, capped extraction points, and unauthorised alterations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06601b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018633-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 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
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MECHON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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