Award

E-Sports Facility - Construction Works

UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK

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Award

17 Jul 2025 at 10:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Suffolk has undertaken a procurement process for the construction of an E-Sports Facility through a mini competition, using the Suffolk Construction Framework. The procurement method was selective, indicating a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has an active award status, with Barnes Construction emerging as the successful supplier. The construction work, classified under the CPV code 45000000, was awarded for a total of £1,259,129. The location for the delivery is Ipswich, postal code IP3 8AH. Key dates include the tender period concluding on 1st March 2025, with the contract period commencing on 10th April 2025 and concluding on 1st September 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for large construction companies that are able to deliver complex projects to meet the demands of high-value contracts such as this. The engagement with the University of Suffolk facilitates collaboration and networking within the educational sector, expanding business presence in Ipswich and surrounding areas. Although not suitable for small or voluntary community sector enterprises, large firms can leverage this opportunity to establish or fortify their position in the regional construction market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Sports Facility - Construction Works

Notice Description

Construction Works to deliver the University of Suffolk E-Sports Facility, A mini competition and award via the Suffolk Construction Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10d97ae2-abd2-4543-b64b-fc8485137b62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2478447-a875-4bb1-a36b-1f2488421429
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,259,129 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,259,129 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP4 1QJ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Alexandra
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNES CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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