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Alterations & Refurbishment Works (2026) at Agnes Blackadder Hall

University of St Andrews

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for alterations and refurbishment works at Agnes Blackadder Hall, conducted by the University of St Andrews, has reached its award and contract stage. The tender, classified under the 'Education' category and employing an open procurement method, focused on construction and refurbishment works to an existing non-domestic residential building located in Guardbridge, UKM72. Key construction tasks included the installation of double glazed windows, bespoke furniture, and new modular ceilings, with additional decoration and flooring works. The contract was signed on 29th April 2026, following a tender period that concluded on 12th March 2026. WMR Contractors Ltd was awarded the contract valued at £322,237.07.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, interior design, and bespoke furniture production, particularly those that specialise in educational facilities. Companies with expertise in delivering large-scale refurbishment projects and those familiar with fire detection services would find this contract suitable for showcasing their capabilities. Furthermore, it highlights the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete successfully, as evidenced by the high number of SME bidders in the process. The project not only supports business growth through direct service provision but also enhances experience and capability in handling public law bodies such as universities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alterations & Refurbishment Works (2026) at Agnes Blackadder Hall

Notice Description

The project involves various works to an existing non-domestic residential building including fitting of new double glazed windows, bespoke furniture including removal of existing built in wardrobes and part partitions, decoration and carpeting, new corridor suspended ceilings and associated lighting c/w fire detection services revisions. Works include the following items; Downtakings:- 1. Strip out existing bedroom wardrobes and top section of existing partitions where noted for replacement. 2. Twin bedrooms; strip out full room where noted. 2. Remove existing windows where noted for replacement. 3. Revise lthw services as required to suit new layout. 4. Corridor ceilings; carefully remove existing fire detection heads, lighting. Strip out existing suspended ceilings. Proposed works:- 1. Install new bespoke furniture to rooms as noted. 2. Install new windows as noted complete with all necessary cills / insulated packers, trims, etc. Windows are on levels 1,2 3 & 4, safe access / scaffolding required. 3. Corridor ceilings (level 2 & level 3); Install new modular suspended ceilings, new 600x600 led light fittings. Reinstate fire detection heads complete with suitable joint boxes. 3. Floor coverings (level 2 & level 4); existing floor to be made good and levelled as required. Prepare prior to laying new floorcoverings as per NBS spec. 4. Decorate as NBS specification (level 2 & touch ups at new windows as / where required).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project involves various works to an existing non-domestic residential building including fitting of new double glazed windows, bespoke furniture including removal of existing built in wardrobes and part partitions, decoration and carpeting, new corridor suspended ceilings and associated lighting c/w fire detection services revisions. Works include the following items; Downtakings:- 1. Strip out existing bedroom wardrobes and top section of existing partitions where noted for replacement. 2. Twin bedrooms; strip out full room where noted. 2. Remove existing windows where noted for replacement. 3. Revise lthw services as required to suit new layout. 4. Corridor ceilings; carefully remove existing fire detection heads, lighting. Strip out existing suspended ceilings. Proposed works:- 1. Install new bespoke furniture to rooms as noted. 2. Install new windows as noted complete with all necessary cills / insulated packers, trims, etc. Windows are on levels 1,2 3 & 4, safe access / scaffolding required. 3. Corridor ceilings (level 2 & level 3); Install new modular suspended ceilings, new 600x600 led light fittings. Reinstate fire detection heads complete with suitable joint boxes. 3. Floor coverings (level 2 & level 4); existing floor to be made good and levelled as required. Prepare prior to laying new floorcoverings as per NBS spec. 4. Decorate as NBS specification (level 2 & touch ups at new windows as / where required).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823512
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555875
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£322,237 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WMR Contractors Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549422
    Alterations & Refurbishment Works (2026) at Agnes Blackadder Hall - The project involves various works to an existing non-domestic residential building including fitting of new double glazed windows, bespoke furniture including removal of existing built in wardrobes and part partitions, decoration and carpeting, new corridor suspended ceilings and associated lighting c/w fire detection services revisions. Works include the following items; Downtakings:- 1. Strip out existing bedroom wardrobes and top section of existing partitions where noted for replacement. 2. Twin bedrooms; strip out full room where noted. 2. Remove existing windows where noted for replacement. 3. Revise lthw services as required to suit new layout. 4. Corridor ceilings; carefully remove existing fire detection heads, lighting. Strip out existing suspended ceilings. Proposed works:- 1. Install new bespoke furniture to rooms as noted. 2. Install new windows as noted complete with all necessary cills / insulated packers, trims, etc. Windows are on levels 1,2 3 & 4, safe access / scaffolding required. 3. Corridor ceilings (level 2 & level 3); Install new modular suspended ceilings, new 600x600 led light fittings. Reinstate fire detection heads complete with suitable joint boxes. 3. Floor coverings (level 2 & level 4); existing floor to be made good and levelled as required. Prepare prior to laying new floorcoverings as per NBS spec. 4. Decorate as NBS specification (level 2 & touch ups at new windows as / where required).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555875
    Alterations & Refurbishment Works (2026) at Agnes Blackadder Hall - The project involves various works to an existing non-domestic residential building including fitting of new double glazed windows, bespoke furniture including removal of existing built in wardrobes and part partitions, decoration and carpeting, new corridor suspended ceilings and associated lighting c/w fire detection services revisions. Works include the following items; Downtakings:- 1. Strip out existing bedroom wardrobes and top section of existing partitions where noted for replacement. 2. Twin bedrooms; strip out full room where noted. 2. Remove existing windows where noted for replacement. 3. Revise lthw services as required to suit new layout. 4. Corridor ceilings; carefully remove existing fire detection heads, lighting. Strip out existing suspended ceilings. Proposed works:- 1. Install new bespoke furniture to rooms as noted. 2. Install new windows as noted complete with all necessary cills / insulated packers, trims, etc. Windows are on levels 1,2 3 & 4, safe access / scaffolding required. 3. Corridor ceilings (level 2 & level 3); Install new modular suspended ceilings, new 600x600 led light fittings. Reinstate fire detection heads complete with suitable joint boxes. 3. Floor coverings (level 2 & level 4); existing floor to be made good and levelled as required. Prepare prior to laying new floorcoverings as per NBS spec. 4. Decorate as NBS specification (level 2 & touch ups at new windows as / where required).

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