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AwardedAwarded 24 March 2026

Painting and Decorating Framework

University of Lancaster · Education

In brief

University of Lancaster awarded construction and building maintenance work to Ian Williams Limited, George Jones & Son (Contractors) Limited and S.J. Bowker Limited on 24 March 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £937,500 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

This framework will cover Painting and Decorating services across our large campus. This will include: • External painting, including, potentially: masonry, rendered panels, steelwork. This is very likely to involve the requirement to work at height. • Internal small/low value maintenance type repair works in live buildings (both academic and residential).

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Ian Williams Limited
George Jones & Son (Contractors) Limited (SME)
S.J. Bowker Limited (SME)
5 bids received
£937,500
Awarded 27 February 2026
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 061148-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 018121-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 029054-2026

About the buyer

University of LancasterLast 12 months

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From notice 061148-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 October 2025, last updated 30 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.