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title: "Queen's Lower Reading Room"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Queen's Lower Reading Room

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cc81980-ab25-4b0b-a9ad-3cad68a436b7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Bristol as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract titled "Queen's Lower Reading Room" for refurbishment work valued at approximately £267,254.43. The project, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, encompasses the installation of new entrance doors and mechanical air handling units to support a new teaching space. This tender was initiated through a closed request for quotation (RfQ) and has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 16 June 2022 and concluding on 26 August 2022. The tender period officially ended on 6 June 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the construction and refurbishment sectors, particularly those specialising in mechanical and electrical works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find great suitability in competing for such contracts, given the focus on innovative solutions to enhance educational facilities. The involvement of a reputable institution like the University of Bristol further underscores the potential for long-term partnerships and growth in the sector.

## Notice

Installation of new entrance doors, mechanical air handling unit and associated electrical equipment to serve a new 90no. capacity teaching space.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b92a40-1562-4c97-a995-bd1c43070fc4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Closed RfQ |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2022 - 26 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £267,254 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £267,254 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS2 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 21ST CENTURY BUILDING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2022 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b92a40-1562-4c97-a995-bd1c43070fc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b92a40-1562-4c97-a995-bd1c43070fc4
  5th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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