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The Glasshouse including Heating/Cooling Solution

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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29 Oct 2024 at 12:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has awarded a contract to the Cambridge Glasshouse Company Limited for the design, supply, construction, and fit-out of a new Net Zero Glasshouse research facility at the University's Riseholme campus near Lincoln. This project includes an associated geothermal heating and cooling solution. The procurement process followed an open procedure and is complete, with the contract awarded on 30th July 2024. The total value of the contract is approximately £1,656,152.99, with the project expected to run from 28th October 2024 to 12th June 2025. The glasshouse will be funded partially by a grant from the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (GLLEP).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in construction, glasshouse manufacturing, and geothermal technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the project's scope and the requirement for innovative heating and cooling solutions. The successful completion of this Glasshouse project can bolster business portfolios, demonstrate expertise in sustainable development, and open doors for future research facility projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Glasshouse including Heating/Cooling Solution

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the appointment of a main contractor to design, supply, construct and fit out a new Net Zero Glasshouse research facility together with associated geothermal heating and cooling solution. The glasshouse will be situated on a site at the University's Riseholme campus (just outside Lincoln). The Glasshouse will be funded in part by grant funding contribution from the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (GLLEP). The project will last c. 7 months with a completion date in early June 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16283f2f-f378-4b7d-aac7-4872ff8d944d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfaa1180-943b-47df-80c4-01fcf1a17b98
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44211500 - Glasshouses

45232141 - Heating works

45251200 - Heating plant construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,656,152 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,656,152 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 12 Jun 2025 6-12 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 LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2BJ
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE GLASSHOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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