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Extension and Refurbishment of Hepworth House to accommodate for the new Centre of Eyecare Excellence

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

01 Aug 2025 at 10:32

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Extension and Refurbishment of Hepworth House to accommodate the new Centre of Eyecare Excellence." This project, categorised under construction work (CPV: 45000000), focuses on consolidating current optometry sites into a single, enhanced facility. Located at the University of Plymouth in the UK, the procurement was executed through an open procedure, with contracting stages transitioning from tenders being accepted until 21st March 2025 to the contract being awarded and signed on 5th May 2025. Key performance criteria were weighted with a significant emphasis on quality (80%) over price (20%).

As a completed tender, this project presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the construction and refurbishment sectors, particularly those skilled in educational infrastructure or specialised medical facilities development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as the supplier Obedair, who are adept in high-quality refurbishment and capable of adhering to stringent quality standards, are ideal candidates to compete for similar future contracts. The project underscores the potential for growth in businesses that can offer innovative solutions and exceptional quality in construction works, paving the way for establishing reliable partnerships with public sector institutions like the University of Plymouth.

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Notice Title

Extension and Refurbishment of Hepworth House to accommodate for the new Centre of Eyecare Excellence

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth Project Brief is to facilitate the expansion of Optometry within the School of Health Professions that will involve the relocation of two existing optometry sites into the one main building at Hepworth House, which will provide the new Centre for Eye-care Excellence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Plymouth Project Brief is to facilitate the expansion of Optometry within the School of Health Professions that will involve the relocation of two existing optometry sites into the one main building at Hepworth House, which will provide the new Centre for Eye-care Excellence.

Renewal: Extension may be needed in case of project overrun

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e40d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045145-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,580,017 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Sue Hayes
Contact Email
sue.hayes@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01752588161

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OBEDAIR

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