5043.EFM.SW Teaching & Learning Spaces Refurbishment 2026

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 07:41

TenderAmendment

24 Apr 2026 at 16:08

Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for the refurbishment of teaching and learning spaces across nine of its campus buildings, including Alfred Denny and Jessop West, with an award date of 26th May 2026. The contract was awarded to NRC Services Ltd. The tender, classified under the industry category of refurbishment work (CPV 45453100), was conducted under an open procedure suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), valued initially at £200,000 but ultimately awarded for £307,707.29. The contract period extends from 8th June 2026 to 18th September 2026, with work to be carried out in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, interior design, and facilities management to engage with a prestigious institution and expand their portfolios. The project's scope—refurbishing educational spaces across multiple university buildings—requires expertise in areas such as project management, carpentry, electrical work, and interior design. SMEs with capabilities in these sectors particularly stand to benefit due to the emphasis on a diverse supplier base. The procurement method favours open competition, making it accessible to new market entrants looking to establish their presence in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

5043.EFM.SW Teaching & Learning Spaces Refurbishment 2026

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management for refurbishment works across a number of University buildings. Scope of Requirement: The project comprises the refurbishment of teaching space areas throughout nine buildings within the University of Sheffield's campus: Alfred Denny, Bartolome House, Jessop West, Regents Court, Sir Robert Hadfield Building, Sir Henry Stephenson Building, Pam Liversidge, Hicks Building and The Diamond Building. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 1st May 2025 at 12:00 noon Additional information: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Procurement Act 2023 on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Procurement Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66a49a19-260d-42a5-9cef-0ccab2d382b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6665bf44-46c6-420b-b40b-e806ba9eec5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£307,707 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NRC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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