Notice Information
Notice Title
Maxwell Building 8th Floor Asbestos Remediation
Notice Description
1.1.1. The University of Salford (UoS) is a leading public institution located in Greater Manchester, UK, with a strong reputation for combining academic excellence and industry engagement. Established in 1967, it serves over 20,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. Salford is recognised for its close ties to industry, particularly in media, health, engineering, and digital sectors, supported by its strategic location adjacent to MediaCityUK. 1.1.2. The University is the single occupier of the Maxwell Building. The building houses professional services, teaching spaces and a canteen on the ground floor. The building is located centrally on the Peel Park campus and is the main campus reception. The proposed work area is located on the North Wing of the 8th floor which is currently used for teaching and office space. 1.1.3. The University has been unable to access several ceiling voids across the 8th floor due to the presence of asbestos containing materials in varying condition. To address this, the University proposes to remove the asbestos containing materials and carry out an environmental clean of the affected ceiling voids in accordance with the Life Environmental Removal Specification contained within Appendix E. The works will also involve the replacement of existing suspended ceilings, new floor finishes, new corridor doors and lighting upgrades. The University intends to appoint a Principal Contractor to deliver all elements of the works under a single package. 1.1.4. The scheme will be completed during the normal works hours of Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:00. It is proposed the University will vacate the North Wing of the 8th Floor, for the full duration of works however the wider building, including the adjoining spaces on the 8th Floor, will be in use for the duration of the construction period. Contractors must outline how works will be segregated to allow continued use of the building within the quality response. 1.1.5. Indicative project timescales: # Site Commencement - Monday 18th May 2026 # Practical Completion - Monday 13th July 2026
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06490d
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011247-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
45 - Construction work
-
- CPV Codes
31527260 - Lighting systems
45000000 - Construction work
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £540,000 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- £540,000 £500K-£1M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 9 Feb 2026Today
- Submission Deadline
- 2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 17 May 2026 - 13 Jul 2026 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk, ukwinwork@atkinsrealis.com
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- SALFORD
- Postcode
- M5 4WT
- Post Town
- Manchester
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLJ South East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLJ26 East Surrey
- Delivery Location
- TLD3 Greater Manchester
-
- Local Authority
- Epsom and Ewell
- Electoral Ward
- Woodcote & Langley Vale
- Westminster Constituency
- Epsom and Ewell
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011247-2026
9th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010534-2026
5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010529-2026
5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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