Award

Conference Aston Toilet Refurbishment

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

On 5 January 2026, Aston University, a public authority in Birmingham, United Kingdom, completed the tender process for the refurbishment of first-floor male and female toilets and the formation of a new accessible toilet at Conference Aston. The procurement, tagged as 'award' and 'contract', falls under the industry category of 'works' with a focus on refurbishment work. This procurement was executed through a direct award method under the legal basis of the UK Public General Acts (2023/54), below the threshold and without competition. The contract award period began on 8 December 2025 and will conclude on 6 February 2026, with the contract valued at £170,000 excl. VAT.

This tender represents a clear opportunity for companies specialising in refurbishment works, particularly those offering innovative solutions compliant with Building Regulations, to engage with academic institutions and expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Evolve Shopfitting Ltd, the awarded supplier for this contract, exemplify businesses that can leverage such opportunities to enhance their reputation and gain competitive advantage, especially in refurbishment projects within the educational sector. Successful participation in contracts of this nature can yield substantial business growth through direct client engagement and subsequent referrals from satisfied customers.

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Notice Title

Conference Aston Toilet Refurbishment

Notice Description

Direct award of works to refurbish first-floor male and female toilets at Conference Aston, including formation of a new accessible toilet. Works to deliver compliance with Building Regulations Part T and Part M and improve user experience; replacement of end-of-life components per AU standards/specifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fef0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000118-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 6 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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
Sabrina Jagpal
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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