Tender

4993.EFM.SW Hendersons Fit-Out Works

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 17:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield invites tenders for the "4993.EFM.SW Hendersons Fit-Out Works." This procurement, in the refurbishment work category, aims to convert the two-storey Hendersons relish factory building on Leavygreave Road, Sheffield, into an office and collaboration space for university staff and students. Currently in the tender stage, the open procedure allows interested parties to register and express interest via the university's e-tendering system until 20th March 2026 at noon. The contract is scheduled to commence on 27th April 2026 and conclude by 17th July 2026, with a total value of £300,000. The project is situated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for growth among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in refurbishment work. Given the scale and nature of the fit-out works, businesses with expertise in construction, interior development, and office conversion can successfully leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio. The collaboration space project aligns well with companies capable of innovative design solutions and efficient project delivery. The open procurement method encourages competitive bidding, allowing businesses to engage with a prestigious institution like the University of Sheffield.

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Notice Title

4993.EFM.SW Hendersons Fit-Out Works

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management for fit out works at the old Hendersons relish factory. Scope of Requirement: This project involves the fit out of the old Hendersons relish factory building located on Leavygreave Road, Sheffield. The scope of works consists of converting the two-storey building in to a new collaboration and office space for both staff and students of the University of Sheffield. 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 tender. 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: 20th March 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6eade473-0366-4325-b7c6-ae7a94bb61a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7a0abd1-2950-46a6-93f2-286c50714a6b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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