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title: "Bournbrook Residences External Improvements"
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# Bournbrook Residences External Improvements

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1784edcd-4ce1-4207-a9dc-52bc8103177e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is overseeing the procurement for the project titled "Bournbrook Residences External Improvements," classified under the construction work industry category. The contract value is £396,210, with the award published on 25th October 2021. This procurement process entailed a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 12th October 2020 and the contract effective from 19th October 2020 to 28th January 2021. The project is based in Birmingham, with delivery addresses in the B15 postcode area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and fire safety improvements, particularly those offering services related to scaffold erection, installation of fire barriers, and cladding replacement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in similar projects and can comply with the technical specifications outlined in the contract will be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Companies like GTH Construction Limited, which successfully obtained the contract, serve as examples of businesses that can thrive in this environment.

## Notice

* Erect scaffold to front elevation where required. * Take delivery of mewp and scissor lift for rear elevation. * Strip all cladding as required in order to expose all areas of fire barriers in positions indicated on the elevation drawings. Store on site * Cut vertical rails to assist removal of fire barriers and insulation. * Remove old fire barriers * Cut out insulation above and below old fire barriers. * Fit 2no "L" brackets to vertical rails (one above cut and one below cut). * Install AIM galvanised fixing clip & screw as per manufacturers specification. * Install 75mm (60mins) AIM Fire Cavity Barrier to manufacturers specification. Barriers to be installed to window header, jamb and sill to form continuous fire barrier around window opening and intumescent mastic used to close any gaps. Barrier to fully fill cavity and fit tightly to the inside face of the panel. Allow 5% compression in the barrier when installing to ensure a tight fit to panel. * Barrier to be fitted between existing vertical rails and helping hand brackets as required. Rails to be cut/altered as required to allow correct fitting of the barrier. Barrier sections must be butted tightly together on all sides and intumescent mastic used to close any gaps. * Install 75mm (60mins) AIM Fire Cavity Barrier to manufacturers specification to horizontal and vertical party wall/floor lines. Barrier to fully fill cavity and fit tightly to the inside face of the panel. Allow 5% compression in the barrier when installing to ensure a tight fit to panel. * Barrier to be fitted between existing vertical rails and helping hand brackets as required. Rails to be cut/altered as required to allow correct fitting of the barrier. Barrier sections must be butted tightly together on all sides and intumescent mastic used to close any gaps. * Reinstall Trespa panels or fit new (as required) to existing rails where possible. New panels to be like for like replacements. Where not possible fit panels using TS700 visible fixings (powder coated to RAL TBC). Fixings fitted to new Z rail. Rail to be clear of barrier. * Fit new 200mm foil faced insulation above fire barrier to replace old insulation, and tape all joints (not over fire barrier as previous install). * Install fire barrier around 27no duct vents. * Carefully reinstate all cladding to elevations. * Clear site away including all old insulation and fire barriers. * Site compound area to be located in rear service yard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baacc2cb-a26c-4c07-a88c-92c13f42d4c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 28 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £396,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £396,210 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GTH CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2021 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baacc2cb-a26c-4c07-a88c-92c13f42d4c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baacc2cb-a26c-4c07-a88c-92c13f42d4c3
  25th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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