Second term

BSS Industrial has been awarded a framework agreement by the North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium. For a second term running it will provide plumbing, (ceramics,) heating and ventilation equipment to the 27 members of the Universities Consortium. It will also supply products to an additional six Consortia who joined the tender process for the first time this year.

Peter Sullivan, operations director for BSS Industrial comments: "This is a terrific win for BSS Industrial.

The team worked tirelessly from prequalification through to tender submission to ensure that our bid was successful and their hard work has paid off." Compared to last year, the 2011 framework spend is estimated to increase significantly with the joining of the six additional Consortia. The contract has been awarded for an initial two year period with options outlined for two extensions of 12 months each.

Sullivan adds: "We are confident that we can continue to offer all parties the product choice and level of service that the NWUPC has experienced over the last 12 months."