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title: "449 - GBS Information of Technology (IoT) Construction"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 449 - GBS Information of Technology (IoT) Construction

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-005674dc-10fa-4e55-80f1-63f7e9feab79

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the construction of a new single-storey building focused on delivering training and support facilities for programming specialised industrial equipment, known as the "Cyber Factory." The buying organisation, Aston University, located in Birmingham, England, has valued the project at £1,900,000, with a minimum contract value of £1,750,000. This tender has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 8th February 2021, and the contract period set to commence on 15th March 2021 and conclude on 17th December 2021. The project falls under the works category, specifically for university buildings in the construction industry, with the tender period having ended on 10th November 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and educational sectors, particularly those experienced in larger scale projects involving university facilities. Companies such as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in construction works would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of delivering innovative training and support environments. The successful supplier, Novus Property Solutions Ltd, indicates the competitive landscape and potential for collaboration within this niche market.

## Notice

Construction of a 440m2 new build single storey building to deliver training and support facilities focused on programming of specialist industrial equipment and to house "Cyber Factory". N.B Cyber Equipment to be installed by others. Undertaken on behalf of GBS IoT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d9833b-b104-4fa9-a88b-212290b92880 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 17 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,852,830 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOVUS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 17:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d9833b-b104-4fa9-a88b-212290b92880

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d9833b-b104-4fa9-a88b-212290b92880
  24th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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