5073/EFM/RH - Bar One Students Union, Glossop Rd Entrance and Facade Refurbishment

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, is conducting an open tender process for the refurbishment of the Bar One Students Union's entrance and façade on Glossop Road. This project, identified as 5073/EFM/RH, falls under the refurbishment work category with an estimated value of £60,000. The procurement is within the works category and is managed by procurement lead Rachel Hirst. Potential bidders must express interest via the University’s e-tendering platform before the tender period closes on 19th June 2026 at 12:00 PM. Site visits are slated for 5th June 2026, providing an opportunity for prospective tenderers to evaluate the site. The contract period is scheduled from 27th July to 4th September 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, to showcase their capabilities in refurbishment projects. The requirement for masonry and concrete repairs, cladding installation, and updating signage and lighting, could ideally suit firms with expertise in minor construction and repair works. As this is an open procedure under the below-threshold category, it promotes inclusivity and encourages competition among businesses looking to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

5073/EFM/RH - Bar One Students Union, Glossop Rd Entrance and Facade Refurbishment

Notice Description

5073/EFM/RH - Bar One Students Union, Glossop Rd Entrance and Facade Refurbishment The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to Public Contract Regulations (as defined above). Dear Sir/ Madam, 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. The principal aim of the project is to undertake minor refurbishment works to the front facade of the Bar One Students' Union Bar. The proposed works include, but are not limited to, masonry repairs, concrete repairs and protective treatments, installation of new cladding, provision of new signage and lighting, and the repainting of existing metal railings and the entrance door. The works are to be undertaken in a single phase. The Students' Union Bar will be closed to the general public for the duration of the works; however, staff may still be present on site, and conferences or other organised events may take place on pre-agreed dates. 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 Friday 5th June 2026, 8am-3pm 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. Arrangements for site visits are to be made by Contacting: * Brian Evans b.n.evans@sheffield.ac.uk. * Ryan Kirk, Bellrock, Associate Director ryan.kirk@bellrock.co.uk Best Regards UoS / Rachel Hirst Procurement Category

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f76966fe-3f8b-4ced-a71b-a350ef7bad63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7845567-7888-4b8a-8062-c866bb12a68d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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 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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