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Pressurisation Sets, Booster Sets and Pressure Vessels

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for the service and breakdown cover of pressurisation sets, booster sets, and pressure vessels. The contract, which spans from August 2025 to July 2029, was awarded to Braywhite & Co under a direct procurement method, indicating a below threshold scenario without competitive bidding. Located in Birmingham, the buying organisation operates as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement process reached the award stage on 3rd March 2026, with the agreement signed on 30th April 2025, ensuring the delivery of goods within the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial equipment maintenance, as they can expand their service portfolios and establish long-term contracts with educational institutions. Although this tender was awarded directly, firms that provide similar services might be interested in engaging with The University of Birmingham for future requirements or similar tenders emerging within the public sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in pressure vessel services will find working with educational institutions beneficial, allowing for growth via sustained contracts and heightened visibility in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Pressurisation Sets, Booster Sets and Pressure Vessels

Notice Description

Service and Breakdown Cover for Pressurisation Sets, Booster Sets and Pressure Vessels Aug 2025 -Jul 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018988-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44615000 - Pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,428 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAYWHITE

Further Information

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