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title: "Gas Maintenance Works and Remedial Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a762"
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# Gas Maintenance Works and Remedial Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a762

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the University of Essex, involves the “Gas Maintenance Works and Remedial Works” contract. This initiative is set in the locality of Colchester, Southend, and Loughton in Essex, within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Athena Mechanical Services Ltd on 29th January 2026. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with the option to extend for two additional periods of two years each. This limited competition procurement method, classified under works with focuses such as heating and mechanical engineering installation, seeks to maintain campus facilities, aligning with the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises in the mechanical engineering and gas appliance maintenance sectors. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in heating works and experience in servicing educational institutions like universities would find this contract particularly fitting. The contract, valued at £2,916,666 with a gross potential of £3,500,000, represents a significant engagement that can enhance a company’s portfolio and reliability in public sector work. Businesses with a capacity to manage ongoing service needs and a strategic interest in expanding within the UK's public authority sector would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Delivery of gas maintenance works and remedial works at the University of Essex campus locations in Colchester, Southend and Loughton, Essex. A 3 year contract with options to extend for 2 periods of 2 years each period. 404b74df-db8c-4a78-bb74-e5efd19388c9

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050207-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,916,666 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATHENA MECHANICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 10:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050207-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050207-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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