Tender

The Provision of Loughborough University Student Accommodation (LUSA) Development

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University is inviting bids for the development of student accommodation, comprising approximately 550 bedrooms, on its East Midlands campus in the United Kingdom. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, utilising the Competitive Dialogue procedure under the 2015 Procurement Contracts Regulations. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 5 March 2025. The project's preferred bidder will be appointed by January 2026, with the construction phase starting immediately thereafter and concluding by the end of August 2027. This contract is categorised under Building Construction Work and has an estimated value of £58,000,000.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the building construction industry to secure a significant project with a reputable academic institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to apply, given the procurement process's inclusivity for such entities. Businesses with experience in large-scale construction projects, especially those familiar with the two-stage design and build procurement route, will find this tender highly suitable for showcasing their expertise and expanding their presence in the educational infrastructure sector. The competitive dialogue process will allow interested bidders to engage in detailed discussions, ensuring that the final proposals meet the university's high standards and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Loughborough University Student Accommodation (LUSA) Development

Notice Description

Student accommodation consisting of circa 550 bedrooms on the Loughborough University campus. This is a Two Stage Design and Build Procurement Route using the Procurement procedure of Competitive Dialogue under the Procurement Contracts Regulations 2015. The preferred bidder is expected to be appointed no later than January 2026, with project mobilisation to follow immediately thereafter.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d337ba94-96e6-4e9f-9547-e7cc14c81d44
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 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
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
h.l.deebank@lboro.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441509222015

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Further Information

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