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24 Jun 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central public authority located in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for "Senior Engineer Consultancy" services. This contract, set to run until December 2026, falls under the services industry category and relates to civil engineering support. The procurement process was direct and below threshold, proceeding without competition. This particular contract was awarded on 4th June 2026, with activity beginning on 5th June and concluding on 6th June 2026, at a value of GBP 34,320 excluding taxes.

This consultancy contract offers significant opportunities for large engineering firms, particularly those specialising in civil engineering support services. With the procurement completed without open competition, businesses capable of providing niche services to public authorities may find future opportunities through direct procurement routes, especially within the public authority sector. This process highlights the importance of maintaining visibility and readiness for sub-threshold direct tenders, allowing businesses to align with public sector needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

Senior Engineer Consultancy

Notice Description

Senior Engineer Consultancy until Dec 2026 as per SoW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059237-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACUMA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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