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title: "Wensley Road Temporary Works"
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# Wensley Road Temporary Works

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edf84bfd-3115-4c70-aae5-e8be9e5e3707

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## Summary

Reading Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for "Wensley Road Temporary Works," which involves the provision of temporary scaffolding structures to ensure fire exits are accessible on all floors of buildings located in the South East, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring it was efficiently handled. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with HLS MCCONNELL LIMITED recognised as the successful supplier. The contract period commences on 3rd November 2025, concluding on 2nd November 2026, with the awarded contract published on 27th March 2026. The project, classified under scaffolding structures within the works industry category, represents a contract value of £135,000.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scaffolding and temporary construction works, particularly those focused on providing services to public sector projects like fire safety enhancements. It is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but not specifically aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that have experience in similar frameworks and are located in or can efficiently operate within the South East region are well-placed to benefit from engaging in this tender, thus facilitating business growth through public sector involvement.

## Notice

Provision of temporary scaffolding surrounding the units at Wensley Road in order to provide fire exits to all floors of the buildings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019eac80-c4c2-480a-b132-a573b177410b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HLS MCCONNELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44212317 - Scaffolding structures

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019eac80-c4c2-480a-b132-a573b177410b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019eac80-c4c2-480a-b132-a573b177410b
  27th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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