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Gas Maintenance Works and Remedial Works

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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28 May 2026 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the University of Essex, involves the “Gas Maintenance Works and Remedial Works” contract. This initiative is set in the locality of Colchester, Southend, and Loughton in Essex, within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Athena Mechanical Services Ltd on 29th January 2026. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with the option to extend for two additional periods of two years each. This limited competition procurement method, classified under works with focuses such as heating and mechanical engineering installation, seeks to maintain campus facilities, aligning with the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises in the mechanical engineering and gas appliance maintenance sectors. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in heating works and experience in servicing educational institutions like universities would find this contract particularly fitting. The contract, valued at £2,916,666 with a gross potential of £3,500,000, represents a significant engagement that can enhance a company’s portfolio and reliability in public sector work. Businesses with a capacity to manage ongoing service needs and a strategic interest in expanding within the UK's public authority sector would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gas Maintenance Works and Remedial Works

Notice Description

Delivery of gas maintenance works and remedial works at the University of Essex campus locations in Colchester, Southend and Loughton, Essex. A 3 year contract with options to extend for 2 periods of 2 years each period. 404b74df-db8c-4a78-bb74-e5efd19388c9

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a762
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050207-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45232141 - Heating works

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,916,666 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATHENA MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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