Tender

Middle Mill New Build

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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24 Apr 2025 at 16:36

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24 Apr 2025 at 15:51

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24 Mar 2025 at 16:12

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24 Mar 2025 at 14:33

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24 Mar 2025 at 13:04

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20 Mar 2025 at 17:25

Summary of the contracting process

Kingston University Higher Education Corporation is actively seeking tenders for the construction of the Middle Mill New Build, set to be a sustainable and student-centric development in Kingston upon Thames, UK. The contracting authority is classified as a public authority in sub-central government, and this procurement process falls under the category of construction works, specifically for university buildings. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, utilizing a selective competitive flexible procedure with planned submissions for expressions of interest due by 12th May 2025. The award period is projected to conclude by 2nd September 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2025, running through to the end of March 2029. The estimated gross value of this project is £42,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, engineering, project management, or those with expertise in sustainable building practices. Companies with a strong track record in constructing educational infrastructure or mass-timber frame structures would find this project particularly beneficial for business growth. The procurement's emphasis on criteria such as cost management, health and safety, and sustainability suggests that firms excelling in these areas could gain a competitive advantage. Businesses capable of submitting bids via electronic platforms in English are encouraged to participate in this dynamic opportunity to collaborate with Kingston University on enhancing their campus facilities.

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Notice Title

Middle Mill New Build

Notice Description

The University is looking to construct the newly designed Middle Mill Building that will be a highly sustainable, student-facing building and one that aims to provide space for expansion of studio-based teaching via the provision of flexible, adaptable studios with technical support space. The building is proposed as a hybrid mass-timber frame structure and that will accommodate student and staff facilities to enhance the wider campus experience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f6fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016890-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kingston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 2EE
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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