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Design and Fit Out Contractor Framework

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

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29 Jul 2026 at 16:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lancaster is seeking a single contractor to establish and operate a design and fit-out construction framework. The work covers building construction and the delivery of design and fit-out projects for the university, typically ranging from £300,000 to £1.5 million per project. The framework is intended for projects at or associated with Lancaster University, whose buyer address is Bailrigg, Lancaster. It is a closed framework with one appointed operator, rather than a multi-supplier arrangement. The requirement is classed as works and is above the relevant procurement threshold. The successful contractor will provide both design capability and fit-out construction delivery, supporting the university’s future capital and refurbishment projects through the framework.

The process has reached tender: the university invited offers through a selective competitive flexible procedure. It has two stages: an invitation-to-participate stage, followed by an invitation-to-tender stage involving a written submission and a Design Charrette. Expressions of interest were due by 2 September 2026 at 12:00 noon. The intended award period ends on 1 October 2026 at 23:59. The initial contract period is 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2030, with a possible 24-month extension to 3 January 2032. The estimated value is £10,000,000 excluding VAT and £12,000,000 including VAT; the lot record also states 10,000,000 AED excluding VAT and 12,000,000 AED including VAT. Evaluation is weighted 60% quality and 40% price. Electronic submission in English is allowed.

This opportunity suits an established design-and-build or fit-out contractor able to act as the sole framework operator and deliver multiple construction projects over several years. Suppliers should be able to combine architectural or technical design coordination with practical fit-out and building construction, manage projects across the stated project range, and provide sufficient operational capacity for a university client. The two-stage process requires a strong written tender submission and participation in a Design Charrette, so bidders need experience explaining their approach clearly and developing design responses collaboratively. Relevant construction delivery experience, reliable project management, cost control, quality assurance and the resources to support a recurring programme of university works will be important commercially.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Fit Out Contractor Framework

Notice Description

Lancaster University is inviting interested suppliers to participate in this tender for a Design and Fit-Out Contractor Framework (single operator). Please consider the information contained in this document and any associated attachments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 24 month extension following an initial term of 36 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071882-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 years
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 LANCASTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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