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UPS purchase and installation. The Forum

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council initiated a procurement process to purchase and install a 50kW Eaton 93PM Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system at The Forum in Towcester. The procurement, classified under installation services and completed with limited competition below the threshold, began with the tender stage indicated by reference number DTIC201. The contract was awarded to CARTER SULLIVAN LIMITED, and commenced on 20 April 2026, expected to end on 30 March 2027. The contract's legal basis is guided by UK legislation and supports sub-central government activities within the industry category of public authority. The main delivery region for this services procurement is UKF24, United Kingdom.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for SMEs specialising in electrical equipment installation and commissioning, particularly those with expertise in UPS systems. The contract's value amounts to £40,473.67 GBP, presenting an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. With a requirement for full supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of the UPS system, companies possessing such capabilities may find this tender a beneficial means to enhance their portfolio and strengthen client relations with public authorities like West Northamptonshire Council. CARTER SULLIVAN LIMITED, embodying the role of supplier, highlights the viability for smaller enterprises to successfully secure government contracts through targeted competition and specialised services.

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Notice Title

UPS purchase and installation. The Forum

Notice Description

This is a one-time capital purchase and installation of a 50kW Eaton 93PM Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system for the Towcester site. the full supply of equipment, delivery, installation, commissioning,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037222-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,473 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARTER SULLIVAN

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