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Webster &Shop R 1MVA transformer

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed its procurement process for replacing a Shop R 1MVA transformer with a new 1.5MVA with a 2-way LV Cabinet. The contract was awarded to Webster & Horsfall Ltd, a supplier situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically transformers, and the contract is active from 11 June 2024 until 30 September 2024. The procurement was conducted using a 'Below Threshold' method, and the contract was valued at £137,696.71 GBP. The legal basis for the procurement aligns with UK legislation, specifically the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical equipment and transformer manufacturing or supply. Webster & Horsfall Ltd, identified as an SME, successfully competed in this tender process, illustrating potential opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises in the public sector market. Companies looking to engage with public authorities like the University of Birmingham should consider honing their capabilities in delivering goods that meet specific technical requirements and maintaining competitive pricing to secure similar contracts. As such procurement activities are integral to infrastructure improvement, growing businesses in this domain can leverage these opportunities to expand their reach and increase market penetration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Webster &Shop R 1MVA transformer

Notice Description

Webster & Horsfall - replacing Shop R 1MVA transformer with a new 1.5MVA with 2-way LV Cabinet

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06611c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019035-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31170000 - Transformers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,747 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 1-6 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
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

WEBSTER & HORSFALL

Further Information

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