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The Provision of Loughborough University Student Accommodation (LUSA) Development

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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06 Jan 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University has completed a procurement process for the development of student accommodation (LUSA) on its campus, which encompasses approximately 550 bedrooms. This contract falls under the building construction work industry category, with the project located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award stage was reached with an active award published on 6th January 2026. The procurement method used was a selective competitive dialogue, with the contract period set from 5th January 2026 to 31st August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the construction sector, particularly for large construction firms equipped to undertake extensive building projects. The contract, valued at approximately £59 million, was awarded to John Graham Construction Ltd. While this specific tender was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrates the type of large-scale projects available from prominent institutions like Loughborough University, offering substantial business opportunities for similarly scaled construction enterprises.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Loughborough University Student Accommodation (LUSA) Development

Notice Description

Student accommodation consisting of circa 550 bedrooms on the Loughborough University campus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2774abb5-ebb3-49dd-a6e7-e4c017f547b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a560f9-1552-4caa-8e6a-0079d76df9ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,096,074 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,096,074 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lboro.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441509222015

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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