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# Building Advisor Service Plan

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ad2994f-d7f1-4de4-a914-392d217c6bed

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria, located in the North West of England, has awarded a contract titled "Building Advisor Service Plan" under the industry category of Heating Equipment (CPV Code: 39715200). This contract involves installing and maintaining a Building Management System (BMS) across the Cumbria, Lancaster, and Ambleside Campuses. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED. The contract period is from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, as the need was for specialised maintenance and support of obsolete systems. Key dates include the tender period end on 21st September 2024 and the contract start on 1st October 2024.

This tender can create significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building management systems, particularly those that focus on bespoke maintenance and technological support for obsolete systems. Suitable businesses include SMEs that have the expertise in handling sophisticated HVAC systems and large firms experienced in comprehensive building management solutions. The University of Cumbria’s procurement preferences signal opportunities for SMEs, enabling smaller, specialised firms to secure substantial public sector contracts. This emphasises the importance of niche technical capability and proficiency in such specialised maintenance services.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria are seeking a BMS (Building Management System) for their Cumbria, Lancaster and Ambleside Campuses including preventative maintenance checks and telephone support the company chosen are the only ones who can manage and control the systems. 2 systems [sigma & continuum] which are now obsolete and with spare parts no longer commercially available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ed3f96e-aab1-49ed-9721-db8e11a5b023 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,755 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,755 |
| 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 CUMBRIA |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39715200 - Heating equipment

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ed3f96e-aab1-49ed-9721-db8e11a5b023

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ed3f96e-aab1-49ed-9721-db8e11a5b023
  1st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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