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Electrical Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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28 May 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Bank of England focuses on providing electrical services to its server room located in London, UK. The contract, titled "Electrical Services," falls under the services industry category and has been successfully awarded, as indicated by the process's completion status on 28th May 2026. The direct procurement method was employed, specifically opting for a below-threshold approach without competition. Volmech Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Maidstone, was awarded the contract, which commenced on 20th April 2026 and concluded on 4th May 2026.

This procurement opens a gateway for businesses in the electrical services sector, particularly those adept at providing server room solutions. Companies similar in scale to Volmech Limited could find ample growth opportunities in securing such contracts, benefiting from an association with a prestigious institution like the Bank of England. This direct contract process may pave the way for SMEs with specialised expertise to expand their portfolio and build long-term partnerships within the central public authority domain, enhancing their reputation and market reach.

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Notice Title

Electrical Services

Notice Description

Server room electrical services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050329-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,481 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 4 May 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VOLMECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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