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24 Jul 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a public authority and sub-central government entity, located at Frenchay Campus in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for air source water heaters. The process, which began with a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition, culminated in awarding the contract on 5 June 2026. The procurement specifically targeted the industry sector of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation works, with key activities taking place in the Bristol area (region UKK12). The legal basis for this procurement followed the regulations outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents substantial business opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like AK PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED, the successful supplier. This tender demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure contracts directly with academic institutions for specialised works, without the traditional competition seen in larger tenders. Companies experienced in heating and installation services can significantly benefit from such government contracts, offering steady business growth, access to new projects, and reinforcing their reputations within public procurement markets.

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Notice Title

Air source water heaters

Notice Description

To provide air source water heaters as you quote Q-05-26-76

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070084-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,694 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AK PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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