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T894 Parkside Phase 3a - proposed office block

University of Essex

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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08 Mar 2022 at 16:18

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23 Feb 2022 at 15:55

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11 Jan 2021 at 17:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is undertaking the construction of a new office block as part of the T894 Parkside Phase 3a project, located in Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe, Essex. This public procurement initiative involves a selective tender method, and the project is currently in the award stage. The contract period is set from 20 August 2021 to 23 December 2022, with a total estimated value of £15 million. The tender period ended on 19 February 2021, and the awarded contractor is expected to manage construction works with minimal disruption to existing university services and facilities.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for construction companies looking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector. Businesses with expertise in building construction and works associated with civil engineering will find this project suitable for their competencies. Additionally, firms that can accommodate flexible construction timelines and manage complex site conditions—such as maintaining current operations on a live university campus—are encouraged to participate. The potential involvement in fit-out works for internal spaces provides further avenues for revenue growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T894 Parkside Phase 3a - proposed office block

Notice Description

The University of Essex is seeking to obtain the services of a suitable contractor to undertake construction works required for delivery of the new office block and associated external works at The University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe, Essex. The project will be undertaken on a live university campus and must be undertaken without causing undue disruption to the rest of the site whilst keeping existing services live and available to neighbouring facilities. The project involves: * Construction of a new four storey building (approximately 4,800m2) comprising of piled foundations, steel frame, masonry external walls, concrete roof fitted out central core, reception area and toilet areas and open plan office areas. * Associated pathways and access ways, retaining walls, steps and car parking together with foul and surface water drainage and new utility services. The previous tender requirements was to deliver this project on a 'shell and core' basis with an external tenant undertaking the necessary internal fit out to suit the business activity. The University has sought commercial advice for national marketing agents and with the increased commercial uncertainty within the market place, this option is no longer recommended. The project will now be progressing as a 'shell and core' plus a proportion of internal sub-division. This sub-division may include; 1. Carpet to the internal office areas 2. Physical data wiring within the common areas and office areas 3. Floor boxes installed into the office area (to an open plan layout) 4. Partition wall along the identified sub-division lines within the offices 5. An element of Cellular offices / meeting spaces 6. Blinds to windows The University of Essex Knowledge Gateway, local and national agents are working to secure a tenant during the tender and possibility construction phases of the project and have allowed a sum of up to PS4,166,666 + VAT for the internal fit out to suit an anchor tenant or multiple tenancies across the building floors. The fit out will be offered to the principle contractor to cost and undertake (subject to cost, contract and programme) as part of the main build contract. The extent of the internal fit out is currently unknown as no tenant has been secured, however indicative layouts will be included in the costing stage of the tender to benchmark figures against.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-233a6f08-04a6-47a3-97b1-3669d9db2ff1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f366f7e-77a4-4980-9118-6e45b357fedd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45210000 - Building construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,841,908 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2021 - 23 Dec 2022 1-2 years
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 Essex
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R G Carter Southern Ltd

Further Information

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