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Construction and refurbishment

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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15 Dec 2025 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the construction and refurbishment of rooms B74 & B74a to house a new Aquilo electron microscope was conducted by Birkbeck College in London, England. Categorised under construction work, this selective procurement took place through a call-off from a framework agreement with Borras Construction Ltd being the awarded supplier. The total contract value is £428,102.90, with the contract period running from 25th September 2025 to 30th January 2026. This process progressed through the award stage with the contract officially awarded on 15th September 2025 and the award notice published on 15th December 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the construction industry, within the Greater London area. With a focus on construction work, businesses possessing expertise in high-precision and technical installations would find this tender particularly suitable. Furthermore, the selective procurement method implies that businesses well-aligned with existing framework agreements have an advantageous position in competing for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction and refurbishment

Notice Description

Construction of rooms B74&B74a for housing new Aquilo's electron Microscope

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7255e548-f747-4ce0-b80f-5fa5706cf925
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70736102-ffc5-41a5-8180-6dc0c2126f1a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£428,102 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£428,102 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 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
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BORRAS CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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