Tender

Space Park Leicester Development

THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Tender

30 Jul 2018 at 07:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester is initiating a tender for the construction of the Space Park Leicester, a new campus aimed at enhancing the university's capabilities in space and earth observation science. This contract involves phase 1 of development, with an estimated net construction cost of £14 million and potential future phases valued at an additional £66 million. The project will be conducted through a selective procurement method under the restricted procedure. The tender period ends on 30th August 2018, and the work will take place in the East Midlands, UK, with a planned contract period from 30th March 2019 to 30th June 2020. The construction encompasses building a facility of nearly 5,000m² for teaching, offices, and laboratories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction firms, especially those with expertise in educational and institutional projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible due to its suitability criteria, which supports their participation. Given the scale and nature of the project, businesses involved in design and build services, as well as those with experience in academic infrastructure, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers focusing on innovative construction techniques and sustainable practices may also align well with the university's objectives for the Space Park Leicester development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Space Park Leicester Development

Notice Description

The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint a contractor to build the Space Park Leicester. Space Park Leicester will create a new campus to the north of the city centre, close to the National Space Centre, and build on our world class strengths in space and earth observation science. This procurement is for phase 1 with a net construction cost of 14M GBP (and potentially future phases worth an additional 66M GBP) which is a University building of just under 5,000m2 gross internal floor area (GIFA) providing accommodation for teaching, offices and laboratories in two three- and four- storey wings linked by an entrance and atrium. The University wishes to enter into a single stage procurement process with the open market. The project will be delivered via a Design and Build form of construction contract, utilising the JCT suite of contract documents, with established University amendments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76f8d659-359d-4847-9bd8-b1598158f243
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f140fd02-2a65-4bb3-92d1-20dab5c30c08
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 1-2 years
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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