Planning

R7 Student Accommodation Capital Works

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Planning

09 May 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath, a public authority in sub-central government, is planning a procurement process for the "R7 Student Accommodation Capital Works" project. This initiative, currently in the planning stage, seeks a delivery partner to construct approximately 960 student bedrooms along with ancillary areas, enhancing on-campus accommodation for first-year students. Located in the Bath and North East Somerset region, UKK12, the project's market engagement is announced with a crucial deadline for the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire set for the 20th of May 2025. The overall value of the project is estimated at £100 million, with a contract period anticipated from the 1st of April 2026 to the 2nd of October 2028. Potential bidders can access further information via the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms specialising in building construction and university accommodation projects to expand their business. With a budget of £100 million, companies that align with the University’s vision for a sustainable, inclusive campus will be particularly well-suited to compete. This project could benefit contractors experienced in large-scale construction and infrastructure development, as well as firms capable of delivering high-quality and innovative accommodation solutions. Engaging in this project could lead to long-term partnerships with the University of Bath and increase a firm's credibility and portfolio in the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R7 Student Accommodation Capital Works

Notice Description

The project is for the construction of circa 960 student bedrooms and associated ancillary areas. The University of Bath is seeking a Delivery Partner which shares the visions and ambitions for the successful completion of this project to deliver high quality student accommodation for the University's undergraduate students. The proposed scheme will be of a standard comparable to competitor buildings and will respond to the University's focus to deliver a healthy, safe, sustainable and inclusive campus. This new accommodation will allow the University to increase accommodation on campus for first year students and would provide c.960 bedrooms with associated ancillary areas. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/4B56PRU668 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4B56PRU668

Planning Information

Please complete and return the Soft Market testing Questionnaire through the Delta eSourcing portal at https://www.Delta-eSourcing.com (access is via your username and password). If required the access code is 4B56PRU668. The deadline to return the Expression of Interest questionnaire is 14:00hrs on the 20th May 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051046
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020251-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45212400 - Accommodation and restaurant buildings

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 2 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
Lester Hayward
Contact Email
l.hayward@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01225384822

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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