Tender

5051/EFM/RH - Edgar Allen House, IT Alterations

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 12:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has initiated an open tender process for a project titled "5051/EFM/RH - Edgar Allen House, IT Alterations" concerning the overhaul and refurbishment work at Edgar Allen House, located within the University of Sheffield Campus in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The project aims at making layout alterations, M&E upgrades, and improvements to WC facilities and fibre connections on the second and third floors. Interested parties can download the Invitation to Tender (ITT) by registering on the University’s e-tendering system. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, and completed tenders must be submitted by the deadline of 29th May 2026. The contract period is slated from 6th July 2026 to 14th August 2026. Site visits, which are not mandatory, are scheduled for 18th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in refurbishment, construction, and IT infrastructure upgrades. Given the project's open procurement method, it allows for broad participation and can be particularly beneficial for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Companies with experience in the renovation of educational facilities or M&E enhancements are well-suited to compete. The total estimated contract value is £839,149, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, specifically in higher education infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

5051/EFM/RH - Edgar Allen House, IT Alterations

Notice Description

5051/EFM/RH - Edgar Allen House, IT Alterations You are invited to tender for the above titled project. This is a open tender process following University process. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. This project comprises the refurbishment of the second and third floor of the Edgar Allen House, within the University of Sheffield Campus. The aim of the project to undertake layout alterations, M&E upgrades, improvements to the existing WC facilities and fibre connections. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. The tender documents provide full information, which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Site visits are Scheduled for Monday 18th May 2026 to provide an opportunity for tenderer's to further ascertain the nature of the site, access thereto and all local conditions and restrictions likely to affect the execution of the Works. These are not mandatory. Arrangements for site visits are to be made by Contacting William Bowen, Castle Owen Construction & Property Consultants, (w.bowen@castleowen.com, 0114 233116). We inform bidders that we withhold the right to change the date and/or schedule further site visits if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9c29765-d962-49cb-bb89-bf6a6dc8ae7e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£839,149 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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