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RHUL-26019 Main Contractor for the Fit-out and refurbishment of the CoStar National Lab

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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04 Jun 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has awarded a contract to LIFE BUILD SOLUTIONS LTD for the fit-out and refurbishment of the CoStar National Lab. Located at the Royal Holloway University of London in Egham, United Kingdom (UKJ25), this procurement falls under the "works" category with an emphasis on "Overhaul and refurbishment work" as classified by CPV code 45453000. The procurement process, marked by a limited competition below the threshold, culminated in the active award of the contract on 16 March 2026, with works expected to begin on the same date and completion slated for 16 September 2026. The contract has a gross value of £2,281,358.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with expertise in laboratory and educational facility upgrades. The nature of the contract, awarded through a closed competition, indicates a preference for suppliers with a proven track record in delivering similar projects. SMEs in the construction sector, especially those fluent in navigating sub-central government procurements, would be highly suitable to participate in such tenders. This announcement confirms the potential for businesses capable of delivering detailed refurbishment services to secure significant projects with prominent educational institutions.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26019 Main Contractor for the Fit-out and refurbishment of the CoStar National Lab

Notice Description

Awarded to Life Build Solutions Limited for the delivery of a fit-out/ refurbishment works to the CoStar National Lab following a closed competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052995-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,825,087 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 16 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE BUILD SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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