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title: "Vacuums"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d29c4a9-9547-47db-80a2-fc1317a7c3d8"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Vacuums

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d29c4a9-9547-47db-80a2-fc1317a7c3d8

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## Summary

The University of the West of England initiated a public procurement process to acquire vacuum pumps, controllers, and their installation under the industry category of vacuum cleaners. The procurement had been classified as completed with the award stage reached on 15th April 2026. This contract involves the delivery to the South West region of the United Kingdom, precisely in Bristol, England. The procurement employed an "Other - BVS" method. The tender concluded on 24th March 2026 with the contract period spanning from 25th to 26th March 2026, valued at £21,417 GBP.

This tender creates opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete in providing vacuum systems and accessories, offering avenues for business growth in manufacturing or supplying such goods. West Technology Systems Limited, identified as an SME, successfully secured the contract, underscoring the suitability for similar enterprises to participate in future tenders from this buyer. Suppliers who can efficiently deliver and possibly innovate within the vacuum cleaning equipment space could find potential growth avenues with such contracts from academic institutions like the University of the West of England.

## Notice

Vacuum pumps, controllers and installation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e48a45-5454-4bc1-b9b6-757a0dbede96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - BVS |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,417 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,417 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39713430 - Vacuum cleaners
- 39713431 - Accessories for vacuum cleaners

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e48a45-5454-4bc1-b9b6-757a0dbede96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e48a45-5454-4bc1-b9b6-757a0dbede96
  15th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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