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29 Jul 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the Sports Centre's Fitness Suite at Royal Holloway University of London has been completed. The buying organisation, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, headquartered in Egham, undertook this project under a direct procurement method, specifically classified as 'below threshold - without competition'. The process involved the company B.C.E Mills Bros. And Partners Co. Limited as the supplier, executing various refurbishment works. The contract, active as of 13th July 2026, commenced on 14th July 2026 and concluded by 14th August 2026. This initiative fell under the 'works' category and was tied to the location within the UKJ2 region. With a total gross value of £41,378.40, the project was governed by the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts from 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in refurbishment works and construction services. The project, having a focused scope and a streamlined procurement method, favoured businesses capable of efficiently managing and executing tasks without extended competition phases. Companies in the construction industry aiming to provide specialised refurbishment services could leverage such contracts to build their portfolios and establish rapport with notable clients like academic institutions. The procurement was executed with a direct approach, indicating the readiness to engage firms offering effective and immediate solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sports Center External Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

The refurbishment of the Sports Fitness Suite includes: 1) Scaffolding to wrap the building with three lifts. 2) All repairs and preparation works to road side and path way access side of the building and decorate in colours agreed with the University. 3) Supply and fit two new hopper heads and downpipes. 4) Carry out repairs and preparation to pitch side and changing room side of building to include cargo container and gym addition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071769-2026
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,482 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 14 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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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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