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24 Jun 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the University of Salford, located in Salford, United Kingdom, involved the refurbishment of the men's and women's WC facilities on the 4th floor of the Maxwell Building. The contract was awarded to Schofield and Sons Ltd, with the award notice published on 24th June 2026. The procurement process is classified under the works category, specifically refurbishment work, with the project set to start on 29th June 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2026. This contract, under the tag of contract and award, was executed through a procurement method described as 'Below threshold - unknown', underlining its alignment with the legal basis of the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54.

This tender exemplifies substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, refurbishment, or facility management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with experience in building services and refurbishment, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this sector. With the University of Salford identifying a single Principal Contractor responsible for the entire scope of work, this creates a streamlined opportunity for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive solutions in refurbishment, involving sanitary fittings, finishes, plumbing, electrical systems, and lighting enhancements.

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Notice Title

Maxwell Building 4th Floor WC Refurbishment

Notice Description

The University proposes to undertake the refurbishment of existing male and female WC facilities within the Maxwell Building. The works will comprise a full strip-out of existing sanitaryware, finishes, and associated services, followed by refurbishment and installation of new: # Sanitary fittings and fixtures; # Wall, floor, and ceiling finishes; # Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services; and # Lighting systems. The University intends to appoint a single Principal Contractor who will be responsible for the delivery, management, and coordination of all elements of the works under one contract package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059330-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,646 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Additional Buyers

ATKINSRÉALIS PPS LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Epsom and Ewell
Electoral Ward
Woodcote & Langley Vale
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHOFIELD AND SONS

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