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14 Nov 2022 at 14:50

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05 Oct 2022 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has awarded a contract for the North Tower refurbishment project to Stanley Bragg Architects. The tender, titled "T944 North Tower Refurbishment Consultant - Architect," falls under the industry category of architectural and related services. The procurement method was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from April 29, 2022, to October 27, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for architectural firms specialising in building refurbishment to engage in a significant project. The University of Essex is looking to refurbish the North Tower due to safety concerns and regulatory requirements under the Building Safety Act. Businesses with expertise in architectural design and building services in the United Kingdom would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

T944 North Tower Refurbishment Consultant - Architect

Notice Description

The University Towers were constructed more than 50 years ago. In this time, the six accommodation towers have served the University well, providing affordable student accommodation. Bertrand Russell and Eddington Tower have been refurbished and this now leaves the remaining four Towers (Rayleigh, Keynes, Tawney and William Morris) on the North side of campus. Although the original Towers are in reasonable structural condition, given their age (subject to structural survey) and only needing minor structural repairs, windows/curtain walling are 'life expired', regularly leaking in high winds and are not energy efficient. The roof is at the end of its design life and needs replacement with the addition of thermal insulation. Added to this, internal services are failing, and a major refurbishment is required to ensure the towers can be certified as 'safe to occupy' under the future Building Safety Act and to maintain the life of the asset and preserve it for future years. The tower blocks will become 'higher risk' buildings under the Building Safety Bill/Act due for Royal Assent in Spring 2022 imposing additional responsibilities upon 'duty holders' within the University. Work needs to begin as part of this project on preparing safety cases for all accommodation coming into the remit of the pending legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd46a9fb-b593-4963-a5a5-c5186edec817
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436e9982-d0f0-491b-82e7-0e98737aad08
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2022 - 27 Oct 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Essex
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stanley Bragg Architects

Further Information

Notice Documents

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