Tender

336 - Aston Student's Union

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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23 Aug 2017 at 13:29

Tender Notice
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27 Jul 2017 at 14:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is currently seeking a principal contractor for the construction of a new Aston Students' Union building as part of its campus redevelopment efforts. The project, with an estimated value of £6,000,000, falls under the category of construction work for university buildings, specifically designed to enhance student facilities. This tender is at the active planning stage, with the tender period set to conclude on 29th August 2017. The new facility will be located on a site adjacent to a recently completed sports pitch within the university grounds in Birmingham, England, and is required to be operational by Easter 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for construction firms, particularly those with experience in educational and mixed-use building projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement status indicates suitability for them. Businesses specialising in steel framed construction, glazing, and comprehensive fit-outs, including landscaping, can find significant opportunities to contribute to this endeavour, thereby not only enhancing their portfolio but also expanding their market reach within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

336 - Aston Student's Union

Notice Description

Aston University's Estates and Capital Developments department have a mission to deliver and maintain a sustainable campus and infrastructure that enhances the student experience and provides high quality accommodation and space that is accessible, efficient, flexible and responds to the needs of all its users. Integral to the ongoing campus redevelopment master plan is the relocation of the Aston Students Union to a new location in the heart of the University campus. To enable this Aston University wish to procure via competitive tender a Principle Contractor to construct a new Aston Students' Union building. The new facility will be located on the site of what is currently known as surface car park 12, adjacent to the recently completed multi-purpose sports pitch. The building Contract will comprise a mix of single and two storey steel framed construction, curtain wall glazing, zinc cladding, block and render walls, full M&E fit out including connection of incoming and outgoing services, internal fit out including all fixtures and finishes, landscaping to the immediate vicinity, and coordination of client direct packages such as IT / AV and Furniture installation. The new Aston Student Union is required for operation in Easter 2019 and as such the Practical completion ("PC") date for works will be 29th March 2019, once the University is satisfied that the ASU is functioning in accordance with the specification and all systems have been witness tested and signed off as completed by the University and its representatives. Planning approval for the ASU was granted on 4th February 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e35c9b5-fe46-4c21-9d3c-229a350e25d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118fb824-685e-4642-b269-0495b39f6024
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

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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