Invitation to Tender for Thomas Bullock C of E Primary Academy Boiler Replacement

DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2026 at 13:15

TenderUpdate

24 Apr 2026 at 08:33

Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT) has completed a procurement process for the replacement of the boiler at Thomas Bullock C of E Primary Academy. The contract was awarded under the title "Invitation to Tender for Thomas Bullock C of E Primary Academy Boiler Replacement," and falls under the category of boiler installation works. This open competition, procured as a below-threshold project, was led by the Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) and had the contract stage commenced on 13th July 2026. The contract period is from 20th July 2026 to 28th August 2026, with a project value of £63,181.90 excluding VAT. The award was made to BRUCE TOWERS AND SONS LIMITED. The location for the project is Norwich, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies involved in construction and installation services, particularly those with experience in educational infrastructure. The open competition approach allows for a diverse range of companies to bid, providing a platform to gain valuable contracts that can enhance growth and prestige within the industry. With a significant focus on quality and price, businesses adept in offering competitive pricing along with superior quality service stand a good chance of success in such tenders. The awarded company, BRUCE TOWERS AND SONS LIMITED, exemplifies the type of large-scale organisation well-suited for such projects, indicating a market opportunity for similar businesses to expand their portfolio through public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Thomas Bullock C of E Primary Academy Boiler Replacement

Notice Description

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise on the behalf of DNEAT for Thomas Bullock Primary Academy to upgrade the existing boiler room in line with the specification provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065652-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45331110 - Boiler installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,181 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR20 3LR
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Mattishall
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUCE TOWERS AND SONS

Further Information

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