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MB2 PC LAB REFURBISHMENT

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment and reconfiguration of teaching spaces at Aston University, Birmingham, has reached the award stage. Titled "MB2 PC LAB REFURBISHMENT," this project falls under the "works" industry category, specifically refurbishment work, and is located in the UKG31 region. The contract, valued at £620,963.72, was signed on 1st June 2026. This procurement was executed through a limited method via a direct award under the Constructing West Midlands framework, without prior publication of a call for competition. Interclass Public Limited Company has been appointed as the contractor due to their proven performance on similar projects and ability to meet programme requirements.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, refurbishment, and educational facility upgrades. Companies with experience in mechanical and electrical installations, ventilation, cooling systems, lighting upgrades, and internal fit-out works would find this project well-aligned with their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises in these sectors can leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and gain more experience within the education sector. Interclass's involvement demonstrates potential for collaboration or subcontracting opportunities for businesses looking to partner with an experienced contractor.

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Notice Title

MB2 PC LAB REFURBISHMENT

Notice Description

Refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing teaching spaces (MB202, MB204 and MB206) to create a flexible 150-seat PC laboratory, including associated building works, mechanical and electrical installations, ventilation and cooling systems, lighting upgrades, and internal fit-out.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement relates to the appointment of a principal contractor to undertake the refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing teaching spaces within the Main Building (MB202, MB204 and MB206) at Aston University to create a flexible 150-seat PC laboratory. The works include associated building works, mechanical and electrical installations, including ventilation and cooling systems, lighting upgrades, and internal fit-out works to support teaching requirements.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded by way of a direct award under the Constructing West Midlands (CWM) framework agreement (Lot 1), which was procured in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The framework permits direct award to a single supplier where the terms of the framework are sufficiently clear and the chosen supplier is capable of delivering the required works. In this case, Interclass was selected based on their proven performance on similar projects, familiarity with the University's estate, and ability to meet the critical programme requirements within the required timescales. The award is therefore compliant with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, which governs the use of framework agreements, and does not require a separate call for competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052899-2026
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
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
£620,963 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

INTERCLASS PUBLIC

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