Tender

BLS Laboratory Reconfiguration Works

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

07 Oct 2022 at 15:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is inviting bids for the BLS Laboratory Reconfiguration Works project. The project aims to expand research spaces within the existing Lancaster Environment Centre buildings to accommodate more project students and facilitate future student recruitment. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 4th November 2022. The contract period spans from 8th January 2023 to 3rd July 2023, with delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and other locations.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in refurbishment, construction, and laboratory building works to bid for the project. Companies specialising in construction work for university buildings and education-related structures would be well-suited to compete. Lancaster University is the buying organisation for this tender, and the project is at the tender stage, with a focus on works procurement. Businesses should review the available documents for full details and consider the phased approach to minimise disruptions to teaching and learning activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLS Laboratory Reconfiguration Works

Notice Description

** To begin the bidding process for this tender, please access the attached Selection Stage documentation, fill and return through In Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home). Please submit any clarifications prior to COB 31st October 2022 - we cannot guarantee a response to clarifications received after this date, although we will endeavour to answer any questions received. ** Lancaster University's BLS (Biomedical and Life Sciences) Department are looking to build on their outstanding success and reputation by increasing the number of research spaces available in the existing building LEC (Lancaster Environment Centre) buildings. Additional laboratory workspaces are necessary to accommodate the increased number of project students that are the result of their success in student recruitment and to facilitate plans to increase student recruitment further by developing new specialist post-graduate research programmes. This project allows BLS to increase the occupancy levels within their existing laboratory spaces, with no new-build accommodation required. The project will be phased in order to minimise disruption to teaching and learning activities in the building and department. Careful consideration must be given at each stage to how the contractor can work to minimise noise, dust, vibration, areas out of use, access restrictions, etc to allow our teaching and learning activities to proceed as required by the academic calendar. Please read the available documents for full details. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9394fa53-b384-44ff-be7a-01bc4ecd1927
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2023 - 3 Jul 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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