Planning

RFI for a Glazed Structure

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is in the planning stage of procuring a glazed structure for the Avril Robarts Learning Resource Centre. This procurement, categorised under 'works', focuses on glazing work and is intended to support the construction within the region of Liverpool (UKD72), United Kingdom. Interested parties must engage by registering on the In-tend portal and completing the Request for Information (RFI) by 14th January 2026. The project is currently at the preliminary market engagement phase with plans for future notices around 1st March 2026. The legal basis for this process is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54. This planning phase is a market research exercise rather than a formal call for competition.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with a prominent educational institution, potentially leading to further innovation and development within the construction industry. The project timeline spans a few months, beginning in June 2026 and concluding by the end of August 2026, thereby suiting businesses with capabilities in timely project execution. The engagement in this tender could bolster a company's portfolio within the public sector, enhance industry reputation, and offer networking prospects with key university stakeholders.

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Notice Title

RFI for a Glazed Structure

Notice Description

LJMU wish to engage with the market for our requirements for a glazed structure within the Avril Robarts LRC. This is a market research exercise, and is not a formal call for competition. Full details are contained within the Request for Information document that can be accessed via our In-tend - e-tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home. Please register on In-tend , do not make direct contact with the Buyer via email or tel , all correspondence must be submitted via In-tend.

Planning Information

Interested parties must register on In-tend, access the RFI doc, and then complete and return no later than 12 noon 14th January 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f167
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080900-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45441000 - Glazing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
k.l.baxter@ljmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5AH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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