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Phase 1B - Refurbishment Works at 10 Woodcock Street

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment works at 10 Woodcock Street has been undertaken by Aston University, with a focus on refurbishment work classified under CPV code 45453100. This contract involves refurbishment of the ground and third floors and upgrades to staircores in Birmingham. The contract was awarded to Willmott Dixon Interiors Ltd through a selective procurement method using a Pagabo National Framework for Refit and Refurbishment Solutions. Key dates include the contract award date of 26th January 2026 and completion scheduled for 22nd May 2026, with the tender stage concluding on 24th June 2025. The procurement is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the works category, offering lucrative opportunities for qualifying businesses.

This refurbishment tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs engaged in construction and refurbishment activities. The significant contract value of £7,343,161.39 opens doors for suppliers who can offer competitive and innovative refurbishment solutions. Businesses specialising in refurbishment and related services in the Birmingham area would find this contract promising, providing a fertile ground for establishing or expanding client bases with public entities like Aston University. Additionally, leveraging the framework agreement procurement method can simplify bidding and foster closer collaboration with established frameworks.

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Notice Title

Phase 1B - Refurbishment Works at 10 Woodcock Street

Notice Description

Aston University has awarded a contract for Phase 1B Refurbishment Works at 10 Woodcock Street, Birmingham (B7 4BL). The works involve refurbishment of the partial Ground Floor, the Third Floor, and the upgrade of Staircores 2, 4 and 5 of the building. The project was procured through a Further Competition under the Pagabo National Framework for Refit and Refurbishment Solutions, and the contract has been awarded to Willmott Dixon Interiors Ltd. The awarded contract value is PS7,343,161.39.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-faddf7e9-fee7-493e-9056-a4660cac126e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf23cd5-f94e-4a5e-a971-c5bfd0c47972
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,343,161 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,343,161 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 22 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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