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title: "Plug Fan Upgrades"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Plug Fan Upgrades

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-080bb9a7-1b05-42e2-af13-ea3b4cdb18e2

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking suppliers for the "Plug Fan Upgrades" project, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency by replacing existing motors and fans in the Air Handling Units of student facilities. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on electric motors and fans, with a total value of £29,079. The procurement was executed through a direct method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 31 August 2017 and extended through to 30 September 2017, with the tender period concluding on 29 August 2017.

This procurement presents an opportunity for established companies specialising in energy-efficient technologies, particularly those involved with electric motors and fan systems. Businesses engaged in the supply of high-efficiency machinery, installation, or energy efficiency upgrades would be ideally suited to compete. Given the competitive nature of public procurement, potential bidders should prepare to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering innovative solutions that align with sustainability goals.

## Notice

Energy efficiency trial to replace existing motor & fans in the AHU's (Air Handling Units) in the student facilities building with high efficiency IE3 motors and direct drive plug fans

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6c8174-ef9d-4bbc-9bfa-092ff40b3234 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,079 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,079 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLAKT WOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 31110000 - Electric motors
- 39717100 - Fans

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2017 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6c8174-ef9d-4bbc-9bfa-092ff40b3234

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6c8174-ef9d-4bbc-9bfa-092ff40b3234
  19th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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