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MB266-268 Creative Lab Phase 2

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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29 Jul 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has awarded the contract for the installation and commissioning of air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in PC labs MB 266 and 268 in its main building. This contract, tagged as the MB266-268 Creative Lab Phase 2, falls under the works category with emphasis on ventilation and air-conditioning installation work. Evolve Shopfitting Ltd, also situated in Birmingham, has been chosen as the supplier for this commission under a limited procurement method. The award commenced on 28th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 5th August 2025, with the contract value grossing over £410,000.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in HVAC and associated engineering services. Businesses with expertise in builder's work, electrical, and BMS systems are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders from institutions like Aston University. The limited procurement method may favour SMEs like Evolve Shopfitting Ltd, which successfully secured the contract indicating a favourable environment for smaller businesses to challenge and grow within this competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

MB266-268 Creative Lab Phase 2

Notice Description

Installation and commissioning of air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in PC labs MB 266 and 268 in Aston University Main Building, including associated builders work and electrical/BMS works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043697-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£342,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 5 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

EVOLVE SHOPFITTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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