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Award

07 Jul 2026 at 15:10

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract to Senate Mech Ltd for the Phase 1 Domestic Water Installations project at Dovedale Primary School. This procurement process falls under the works category, with a contract value of £119,769.33. It was undertaken using a limited competition method, applicable to below-threshold procurements. The contract was signed on 7th July 2026 and the project is set to commence on 20th July 2026, completing by 28th August 2026. This process, now at the award stage, involves domestic water installations, classified under CPV codes for both water installations and plumbing works, taking place within the Liverpool area in the United Kingdom (region UKD72).

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and plumbing sectors, especially those capable of delivering large-scale water installation projects. Target businesses are typically small to medium-sized enterprises, as indicated by the successful bid from Senate Mech Ltd, an SME based in Liverpool. Companies with experience in public sector projects and a track record of completing works within tight timelines would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focused competition method implies that Liverpool City Council values efficiency and expertise, providing an advantageous setting for specialised contractors looking to expand their portfolios in public works.

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Notice Title

Dovedale Primary - Phase 1 Domestic Water Installations

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council have awarded a contract to Senate Mech Ltd for Phase 1 Domestic water installations at Dovedale Primary School for the value of PS119,769.33

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063801-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39370000 - Water installations

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,769 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£119,769 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENATE MECH

Further Information

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