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Roof Replacement at the John Bull Building

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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20 Aug 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has conducted a procurement process for the roof replacement at the John Bull Building, located in Plymouth, United Kingdom. This project falls under the construction industry category and employs the Bauder roofing system specifically for the South and Central sections. The process was initiated as a tender and is currently in the award stage, with the contract being active as of 19th August 2025. This limited competition procurement method was chosen as it falls below the threshold, opening opportunities specifically for certain qualified bidders. The contract timeline extends from 30th August 2025 to 28th February 2027, showcasing a substantial investment with a gross amount of £785,368 and net value of £654,474 in GBP.

This tender represents a clear opportunity for businesses involved in construction works, particularly those specialising in roofing solutions. Participation in such procurement offers a significant growth opportunity, while contributing to public infrastructure development. Moreover, the works category procurements such as this suit well-established construction firms capable of delivering high-quality durable roofing solutions. Companies with expertise in the Bauder system and who have experience in handling projects in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find themselves particularly adept in competing for similar future contracts announced by the University of Plymouth and other sub-central government public authorities.

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Notice Title

Roof Replacement at the John Bull Building

Notice Description

Replacement of the roof at the John Bull Building using the Bauder system, for the South and Central system only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050208-2025
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£654,474 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
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

MERCURY CONSTRUCTION (SOUTH WEST

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