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title: "Turbine bearing replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054938"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-16"
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# Turbine bearing replacement

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054938

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## Summary

The public procurement process managed by Bedford Borough Council involved the replacement of turbine bearings at a power facility. The contract, titled "Turbine bearing replacement," falls under the industry category of services, specifically repair and maintenance services, with environmental services as an additional classification. The procurement took place at the Bedford location, designated by the region UKH24. The procurement stage is complete, with a legal basis provided by UK legislation. The direct procurement method was utilised, classified as below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract’s active period started on 1st June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025, with the date of signing recorded as 30th May 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and environmental maintenance services, especially for those capable of providing specialised turbine repair and replacement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like HYDROPOWER MAINTENANCE LTD., which successfully secured the award, are well-positioned to engage in such contracts. The procurement process, being direct and without competitive bidding, favours businesses that maintain strong direct relationships with public authorities, providing them with potential stability and business growth within the local government sector.

## Notice

Waiver - Contract Reasons - Bedford Hydro Upper & lower turbine bearing replacement to replace the upper and lower bearings on both screws of the power facility following a failing in one of the screws

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032570-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,465 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HYDROPOWER MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2025 at 11:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032570-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032570-2025
  16th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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