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Project Phoenix: EBRI Integrated Laboratory Safety Programme

Aston University

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19 Oct 2026 at 11:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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16 Oct 2026 at 15:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is planning Project Phoenix, a programme of safety-critical works in the EBRI building in Birmingham. The scope includes gas detection, gas storage facilities, laboratory ventilation controls, upgrades and integration of the Building Management System, emergency power-off and other life-safety systems. Associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works are also included. The procurement is categorised as works and includes electrical installation, heating and ventilation, gas-fitting and mechanical installation. The University is seeking industry feedback to shape how these connected works could be organised and delivered, including whether they should be coordinated as one programme or divided into specialist packages.

The process is at planning, with preliminary market engagement underway; this is not an invitation to tender, and the University has not committed to proceeding with a formal procurement or appointing a supplier. The engagement is intended to inform the procurement strategy, contract structure, delivery model and packaging of the works. Suppliers are asked to respond to questions through the Delta eSourcing portal. The stated response time is 11:00 am on 30 October 2026. The estimated value is £791,666.67 excluding VAT (£950,000 including VAT). The planned contract period is 16 November 2026 to 1 May 2028. The works are presented as one lot, described as suitable for SMEs. Potential delivery arrangements include a principal contractor, separate specialist work packages, or a combination; the final approach is yet to be determined.

This engagement is relevant to electrical, mechanical, gas-fitting, building-services and laboratory-safety contractors, as well as principal contractors able to coordinate multiple safety-critical disciplines. Suppliers with experience integrating gas detection, building management systems, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage and laboratory ventilation may be well placed to contribute. The associated civil and structural work may also suit firms with complementary capabilities or established specialist supply chains. Aston University is using supplier feedback to assess whether a single contractor, separate specialist packages or a combined model would best deliver the programme, so both integrated providers and specialist firms can inform how the future work is structured. The planned works are of a scale the buyer has identified as suitable for SMEs.

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Notice Title

Project Phoenix: EBRI Integrated Laboratory Safety Programme

Notice Description

Aston University is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise for Project Phoenix, an integrated programme of safety-critical works within the EBRI building. The project encompasses gas detection systems, Building Management System (BMS) upgrades and integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage facilities, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works. The purpose of this exercise is to gather industry feedback to inform the University's decisions on the project's procurement strategy, contract structure, delivery model and packaging of works. Potential approaches include appointing a Principal Contractor to manage and coordinate the entire programme, procuring individual specialist work packages, or adopting a combined approach. Interested suppliers are invited to access the opportunity via the Delta eSourcing portal, review the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise document and submit completed responses to the questions provided. Responses must be submitted by 11:00 am on Friday 30 October 2026. Requests for site visits, additional technical information and clarification must be submitted through the Delta eSourcing messaging facility. This preliminary market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by Aston University to proceed with a formal procurement process or appoint a supplier. Further information and participation To view the opportunity, visit the Delta eSourcing portal: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Birmingham:-Electrical-installation-work./M4SQNDP78E To submit a response, please use the following link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4SQNDP78E

Planning Information

Aston University is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise for Project Phoenix, an integrated programme of safety-critical works within the EBRI building. The project encompasses gas detection systems, Building Management System (BMS) upgrades and integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage facilities, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works. The purpose of this exercise is to gather industry feedback to inform the University's decisions on the project's procurement strategy, contract structure, delivery model and packaging of works. Potential approaches include appointing a Principal Contractor to manage and coordinate the entire programme, procuring individual specialist work packages, or adopting a combined approach. Interested suppliers are invited to access the opportunity via the Delta eSourcing portal, review the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise document and submit completed responses to the questions provided. Responses must be submitted by 11:00 am on Friday 30 October 2026. Requests for site visits, additional technical information and clarification must be submitted through the Delta eSourcing messaging facility. This preliminary market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by Aston University to proceed with a formal procurement process or appoint a supplier. Further information and participation To view the opportunity, visit the Delta eSourcing portal: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Birmingham:-Electrical-installation-work./M4SQNDP78E To submit a response, please use the following link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4SQNDP78E

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0789bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098359-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45333000 - Gas-fitting installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£791,666 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 1 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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