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Refurbishment of Open University Edinburgh Office

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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17 Dec 2025 at 17:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the Open University Edinburgh Office at Norloch House has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Maxi Construction Ltd. The buying organisation, Open University, located in Milton Keynes, England, pursued a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This process falls under the works category in the refurbishment work industry, with an overall value of £1,430,729. The contract commenced on 17 November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 1 June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction firms experienced in refurbishment projects. Though not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies like Maxi Construction Ltd are well-positioned to capitalise on such contracts given their scale and expertise. The refurbishment is a substantial investment by the Open University, reflecting a focused strategy to enhance infrastructure, possibly opening further opportunities within the educational sector across the region. Business entities with capabilities in refurbishment work in the East of England could strategically position themselves for similar ventures in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment of Open University Edinburgh Office

Notice Description

Refurbishment Works undertaken at the OU Edinburgh Office - Norloch House

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b5b380e-6c39-4ace-9d5e-047bb4ec07d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bdee422-2d5f-487e-bb58-101828a5a737
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,430,729 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,430,729 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAXI CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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