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title: "Structural Repairs to the Catering Block"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
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# Structural Repairs to the Catering Block

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30a41da8-d0bd-4018-b2ce-0692edb51acb

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has completed the tendering process for structural repairs to the Catering Block, located at Norwich Research Park, Norwich, postal code NR4 7TJ. This contract, focused on structural strengthening through the use of steel reinforcement bars, falls under the industry category 'Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants'. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 18th November 2024 and the contract period running from 29th November 2024 to 13th December 2024. The award was published on 16th December 2024, and Smiths Building Services, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in King's Lynn, was selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and structural work, particularly those with expertise in installing metal structures. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the project's scope and the preference for an SME contractor. Successful tendering for projects like this one can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation, potentially leading to further contracts within the public sector and similar institutions.

## Notice

To provide structural strengthening of external blockwork elevations of the Catering Block at UEA, using steel reinforcement bars. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccee6a11-98de-4a3a-a01f-4cb4cf8c9e29 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 13 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITHS BUILDING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45223110 - Installation of metal structures
- 45223200 - Structural works

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccee6a11-98de-4a3a-a01f-4cb4cf8c9e29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccee6a11-98de-4a3a-a01f-4cb4cf8c9e29
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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