Tender

Lancaster University - Engineering Building 2

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Aug 2019 at 14:48

Planning

09 Jul 2019 at 13:06

Planning

06 Jun 2019 at 08:01

Planning

05 Jun 2019 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lancaster is seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor for the construction of the Engineering Building 2 at Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, with a projected budget of £8.5 million. The project involves a three-storey facility designed for chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines, ensuring BREEAM Excellent and an EPC Grade A rating. The procurement method is an open procedure, beginning with Expressions of Interest by August 5, 2019, followed by a Closed Tender from late November 2019 to January 2020. The contractor is expected to mobilise in March 2020 and complete the project by July 8, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction businesses, particularly those with experience in highly serviced educational buildings or sustainable design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project supports their involvement in major public works. Companies specialising in engineering services, project management, and sustainable construction practices would be particularly well-suited to respond to this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Lancaster University - Engineering Building 2

Notice Description

The project comprises a stand alone turnkey new build research and teaching engineering building over three stories with a gross floor area of 2983m2. The accommodation is to house the chemical, mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines and is a highly serviced building with some of the accommodation requiring a strict level of vibration control. The building must achieve BREEAM Excellent and an EPC Grade A rating. The University seeks to appoint a Principal Contractor for the works under a single stage procurement route. It is planned that the contractor will mobilise in March 2020 and complete the project by 8th July 2021. Intended tender method: The University is inviting formal Expressions Of Interest (EOI) in the project before running a Closed Tender. The EOI documentation is available on In-Tend (details below) and will include RIBA Stage 3 and programme information, and a copy of the University's Special Conditions under JCT form of contract. The Closed Tender (with 4 contractors TBC) will run across end-November 2019 - end January 2020 (8 weeks): The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/media/lancaster-university/contentassets/ documents/maps/campus-map.pdf The campus is a public space and so sections are open to members of the public and can be explored at their convenience unaccompanied by a University's representative. Interested organisations can explore the campus unaccompanied at their All procurement documents are available free of charge via the University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d175f3b9-d6f9-4d17-9ae2-b6eda6a29ea7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de4737ae-4d98-46b6-a8f8-c7006739aefc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2020 - 8 Jul 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
Contact Name
Larissa Morrish
Contact Email
l.morrish@lancaster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01524592204

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

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