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Public Realm Programme Phase One

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2026 at 16:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 17:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is procuring overhaul and refurbishment works for Phase One of its Public Realm Programme. The work will improve the quality, functionality and user experience of outdoor campus spaces across the University’s Salford estate. The programme addresses fragmented spaces, car-dominated routes and inconsistent wayfinding, while supporting environmental sustainability, ecological resilience, biodiversity, wellbeing, accessibility, inclusivity, safety and social value. It follows completed strategic planning and design work and is intended to create a coordinated, people-focused campus environment rather than isolated improvements. The buyer is the University of Salford, a public authority. This is a construction and refurbishment opportunity for contractors able to deliver outdoor estate, public realm and associated campus improvement works in Salford.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. Four bids reached the final stage. PLANIT I.E. LIMITED was selected on 18 August 2026 for the single lot, with an awarded value of £1,135,892.50 excluding VAT and £1,363,071 gross. The contract period is scheduled from 20 September 2026 to 20 September 2029, with possible extensions of up to one year on each of two occasions, allowing a maximum end date of 20 September 2031. The award decision was evaluated using 70% technical quality and 30% commercial criteria. The award remains subject to a standstill period ending on 1 September 2026; contract signature is scheduled by 15 September 2026. The original tender deadline was 6 July 2026.

This award demonstrates demand from the University of Salford for substantial, multi-year public realm refurbishment within a complex urban campus. Suppliers preparing for comparable work for this buyer would need credible capability in overhaul and refurbishment, outdoor space improvement, coordinated estate delivery and construction planning. Strong technical quality was more important than price in the evaluation, so relevant design coordination, build quality, programme management and practical delivery evidence would be important. The requirement also points to the value of experience delivering sustainable, accessible and inclusive environments, improving wayfinding and reducing car dominance, while strengthening ecological resilience, biodiversity and user wellbeing. The opportunity was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and attracted four final-stage bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Realm Programme Phase One

Notice Description

The Public Realm Programme is a central component of the CCP, providing a strategic framework to improving the quality, functionality, and user experience of outdoor campus spaces. In August 2024, the University established the Public Realm Board to lead and oversee delivery of the public realm element of the CCP. The Board operated within a defined governance structure and placed strong emphasis on co-production, actively engaging academics, students, estates colleagues, and external partners including Salford City Council (SCC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF) alongside a wider group of stakeholders. Following the successful delivery of its initial objectives the Public Realm Project Board was formally closed in March 2026. Governance responsibilities have since transitioned to the newly established Public Realm and Enabling Infrastructure Programme Board, ensuring continuity of oversight, strategic alignment, and effective decision-making as the programme moves into delivery. The University has completed RIBA Stages 1 and 2, establishing a clear and coordinated blueprint for future development. The RIBA Stage 1 and 2 reports identified key challenges, including fragmented spaces, car dominated routes and inconsistent wayfinding. Engagement with students, staff, and wider stakeholders has reinforced the need to ensure that future estate development aligns with priorities for environmental sustainability, wellbeing, accessibility and inclusivity. Addressing these issues supports key Universities strategic objectives, including enhancing user experience, sustainability, EDI commitments, improving health and wellbeing, increasing safety and supporting long-term estate efficiency. The Public Realm programme aims to create a people focused environment that delivers social value and promotes sustainability, ecological resilience, and inclusive access. A coordinated, campus wide approach ensures that individual interventions contribute to a coherent, connected and high-quality estate, maximising both impact and long-term value. As a civic institution within a dense urban environment, the University plays an important role in increasing local habitat value and contributing to wider Greater Manchester biodiversity objectives, as set out in the Greater Manchester Local Nature Recovery strategy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 2 [two] occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than 1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b388
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078688-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£711,107 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£711,107 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,135,892 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Planit I.E. Limited

Further Information

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