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UPS and Static Transfer Unit Maintenance

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England, functioning as a public authority within the central government, has recently concluded a procurement process for the maintenance of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Static Transfer Units. The procurement falls under the services category and follows a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. The process was managed in London, United Kingdom, with the legal basis grounded in UK Parliament legislation 2023/54. The contract with Socomec U.K. Limited, the awarded supplier, commenced on 28th April 2026 and will last until 27th April 2027. Key information such as contract value and active status was updated on 1st May 2026.

Though the procurement method was direct and below threshold, businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance services of building installations, particularly SMEs like Socomec U.K. Limited, can find value in similar future opportunities. Companies with expertise in infrastructure support and maintenance could consider this an insightful case for understanding tender requirements and aligning service capabilities for government contracts. This case underscores potential growth for businesses ready to supply reliable maintenance solutions, particularly those with swift and efficient service delivery in the central government sector.

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Notice Title

UPS and Static Transfer Unit Maintenance

Notice Description

UPS and Static Transfer Unit Maintenance services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040707-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,065 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCOMEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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