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Phase 1B - Refurbishment Works at 10 Woodcock Street

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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17 Mar 2026 at 13:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has successfully completed the awarding of a contract for refurbishment works, labelled Phase 1B, at 10 Woodcock Street in Birmingham (B7 4BL). This project, procured under the Pagabo National Framework for Refit and Refurbishment Solutions, focuses on refurbishment of key areas within the building including partial Ground Floor, Third Floor, and upgrades to Staircores 2, 4, and 5. The contract, valued at £7,343,161.39, was awarded on 26th January 2026 and is expected to reach completion by 22nd May 2026. The procurement process was conducted as a Further Competition within an existing framework, ensuring a competitive selection aligned with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment works, particularly those with previous experience in design and build projects. Willmott Dixon Interiors Ltd. has been awarded the contract, demonstrating a preference for well-established companies with the capability to deliver complex modifications within a set timeframe. Businesses interested in future comparable opportunities might find inclusion in national frameworks beneficial, as it allows them to partake in selective competitions with a focused procurement approach. This project is particularly relevant for large-scale companies capable of managing substantial budgets and delivering sophisticated refurbishment solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 1B - Refurbishment Works at 10 Woodcock Street

Notice Description

Aston University has awarded a contract for Phase 1B Refurbishment Works at 10 Woodcock Street, Birmingham (B7 4BL). The works involve refurbishment of the partial Ground Floor, the Third Floor, and the upgrade of Staircores 2, 4 and 5 of the building. The project was procured through a Further Competition under the Pagabo National Framework for Refit and Refurbishment Solutions, and the contract has been awarded to Willmott Dixon Interiors Ltd. The awarded contract value is PS7,343,161.39.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design and Build refurbishment works at 10 Woodcock Street, Birmingham (B7 4BL). Scope includes refurbishment of the partial Ground Floor and Third Floor, plus upgrades to Staircores 2, 4 and 5. Works cover internal alterations, services modifications, finishes and commissioning. Delivered under JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 (as amended). Procurement via Further Competition under the Pagabo National Framework for Refit & Refurbishment Solutions (Lot 4 - Midlands). Contract award: 26/01/2026; completion: 22/05/2026.

Procurement Information

This contract is a call-off award under the Pagabo National Framework for Refit and Refurbishment Solutions (Lot 4 - West Midlands). The framework was established following a full competitive procedure and prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). Under Regulation 33 of PCR 2015, contracting authorities may award call-off contracts under a framework agreement without the need for a further Contract Notice in the Find a Tender service. The framework's original advertisement therefore satisfies the requirement for prior publication. Aston University conducted a Further Competition between all suppliers appointed to Lot 4 of the Pagabo framework, in full accordance with the rules of that framework and with the University's procurement procedures. The Further Competition ensured genuine competition for this requirement and established the most economically advantageous tender. As the contract was awarded lawfully under a framework agreement that had already been subject to a compliant call for competition, and as Regulation 33 expressly permits call-offs without additional publication, the award of this contract without prior publication in the Find a Tender service is compliant and lawful.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024087-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£7,343,161 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS

Further Information

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