Planning

Thornton Science Park Development - PIN

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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Planning

02 Oct 2019 at 15:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester is initiating a Public Interest Notice (PIN) for the Thornton Science Park Development project, which falls under the engineering and construction industry category. The project aims to develop an additional 400,000 square feet of commercial floorspace at the Thornton Science Park site, located in Chester, England, North West UK. Currently in the planning stage, interested parties should note that the engagement end date is set for 3 November 2019. A site visit for prospective partners will be organised to discuss the University’s vision for the site further.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for developers and investors looking to expand in the construction and real estate sectors. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in the tender process, as the project will require ongoing estate management services alongside development. Collaborating with the University of Chester can enhance business growth through strategic partnerships in this significant development endeavour.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thornton Science Park Development - PIN

Notice Description

The University of Chester is seeking a developer/investor partner to work collaboratively with the Universityof Chester in achieving its vision of developing the Thornton Science Park site by delivering an additional400 000 sq ft of commercial floorspace. The University is also looking for a partner to deliver on-going estatemanagement services at the site. The precise structure will be agreed with the developer/investor partner, butthe partner will be required to enter into a development agreement and facilities management agreement withthe University of Chester obliging the development partner to carry out works to the site in order to procure thedevelopment of the site and to also provide the on-going facilities management. The intention is for the University of Chester to run a site visit/open day for any prospective development partners to outline the University of Chester's vision for the site. Further information of this is available upon request from Justin Anderson of Cushman and Wakefield.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1320c02-1bde-4f0a-b63f-cd240c524638
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca10608e-f1ad-4e6a-9c67-9708876f68c4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

70110000 - Development services of real estate

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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