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29 Jul 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College involves essential refurbishment work titled "Huntersdale Repairs". This project belongs to the construction industry category, focusing on overhaul and refurbishment work, and is located at the Egham campus, United Kingdom. The procurement, finalised through a direct award method below threshold without competition, is currently in the award stage as of 29th July 2026. The selected contractor, B.C.E. MILLS BROS. AND PARTNERS CO. LIMITED, is expected to finish the renovations by 28th August to ensure readiness for the academic year, with a contract value of £46,030 excluding VAT, starting from 2nd June 2026.

This tender provides growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises involved in refurbishment and repair services. Companies with experience in rapid mobilisation and specialised in refurbishment work, particularly those familiar with educational facilities, would find such projects suited to their capabilities. The preference for an established supplier due to the timeline constraints underscores a pivotal business advantage for firms that demonstrate proven capability and readiness to operate within tight deadlines, thereby reducing mobilisation costs and expediting project delivery.

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Notice Title

Huntersdale Repairs

Notice Description

These works will enable growth of the Pilot/improved handover to the landlord. Reduced future costs of expanding the use of Huntersdale and the quicker turnaround time of occupancy. A light refresh and clean of all remaining rooms apart from the ground floor pilot project (both floors), stairwells, entrance hall, entrance hallways including bathroom areas and kitchen areas, bringing this space back to a clean fresh standard following many years of being unoccupied. Some previous roof leaks have caused damage that requires repairing throughout the building along with where damage has been caused by vandalism. The Works are of low value, tightly defined, and required to be completed by 28 August to ensure operational readiness for the start of the academic year and to support wider estate planning and decant arrangements. Undertaking a competitive process would be disproportionate to the scale and risk of the requirement and would introduce avoidable delay and delivery risk. The selected supplier has proven capability, immediate availability, and prior knowledge of the building, enabling mobilisation and completion within the required timeframe. Value for money is demonstrated through scope control, benchmarking against comparable works, reduced mobilisation costs, and avoidance of additional expense associated with asset deterioration or alternative accommodation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d672
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071696-2026
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

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,030 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 28 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B.C.E. MILLS BROS. AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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