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title: "T1132 Social Studies Plant Room Refurbishment"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# T1132 Social Studies Plant Room Refurbishment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-241df679-3431-4821-ace7-9e9193a0c9ee

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## Summary

The University of Essex has completed a procurement process for the refurbishment of the Social Studies Plant Room, specifically the replacement of the boiler. This project falls under the heating works category and was conducted at their Colchester campus, postal code CO4 3SQ. The contract was awarded to SES Mechanical Services Ltd on 24th June 2025, with the tender process initiated earlier in the year. The contract period spans from 24th June to 24th September 2025, and the awarded contract is valued at £370,714 GBP. The procurement method details were not specified.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the mechanical services sector, especially for businesses specialising in heating and refurbishment works. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its scale and industry category. Companies capable of delivering efficient refurbishment and heating services can gain a foothold in the educational sector, potentially leading to further projects of similar scope. Moreover, the successful completion can bolster a business's profile and serve as a reference for future tendering opportunities.

## Notice

A project to replace the boiler within the Social Studies building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323e60fb-d6d4-4b64-896b-2aa2614ffe58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 24 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £370,714 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SES MECHANICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232141 - Heating works

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323e60fb-d6d4-4b64-896b-2aa2614ffe58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323e60fb-d6d4-4b64-896b-2aa2614ffe58
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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