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15 Jul 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract process involves Bath Spa University, located in Newton Park, Bath, focusing on the re-provision of lab spaces. This procurement belongs to the services category within the public authority - sub-central government industry, specifically in laboratory building construction, overhaul, refurbishment, and building services, with the location being the United Kingdom (region UKK). The process has reached the award stage as of 15th July 2026, and the awarded contract commenced from 7th October 2025, with an expected completion by 16th October 2026. The procurement method was limited competition below threshold, highlighting a targeted approach for selecting potential suppliers.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory construction, refurbishment, and building services. Given the procurement method employed, SMEs with a niche focus may find this particularly advantageous. HERD Property Limited, an SME and the successful supplier, exemplifies the type of business capable of leveraging such opportunities for growth. Organisations with expertise in building services and refurbishments within the educational sector, particularly those well-acquainted with sub-central government procurement processes, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NP Re-provision of Lab Spaces

Notice Description

Newton Park Re-provision of Lab Spaces

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066753-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
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
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERD PROPERTY

Further Information

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