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title: "T894 Parkside Phase 3a - proposed office block"
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# T894 Parkside Phase 3a - proposed office block

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-233a6f08-04a6-47a3-97b1-3669d9db2ff1

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## Summary

The University of Essex is undertaking the construction of a new office block as part of the T894 Parkside Phase 3a project, located in Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe, Essex. This public procurement initiative involves a selective tender method, and the project is currently in the award stage. The contract period is set from 20 August 2021 to 23 December 2022, with a total estimated value of £15 million. The tender period ended on 19 February 2021, and the awarded contractor is expected to manage construction works with minimal disruption to existing university services and facilities.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for construction companies looking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector. Businesses with expertise in building construction and works associated with civil engineering will find this project suitable for their competencies. Additionally, firms that can accommodate flexible construction timelines and manage complex site conditions—such as maintaining current operations on a live university campus—are encouraged to participate. The potential involvement in fit-out works for internal spaces provides further avenues for revenue growth.

## Notice

The University of Essex is seeking to obtain the services of a suitable contractor to undertake construction works required for delivery of the new office block and associated external works at The University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe, Essex. The project will be undertaken on a live university campus and must be undertaken without causing undue disruption to the rest of the site whilst keeping existing services live and available to neighbouring facilities. The project involves: * Construction of a new four storey building (approximately 4,800m2) comprising of piled foundations, steel frame, masonry external walls, concrete roof fitted out central core, reception area and toilet areas and open plan office areas. * Associated pathways and access ways, retaining walls, steps and car parking together with foul and surface water drainage and new utility services. The previous tender requirements was to deliver this project on a 'shell and core' basis with an external tenant undertaking the necessary internal fit out to suit the business activity. The University has sought commercial advice for national marketing agents and with the increased commercial uncertainty within the market place, this option is no longer recommended. The project will now be progressing as a 'shell and core' plus a proportion of internal sub-division. This sub-division may include; 1. Carpet to the internal office areas 2. Physical data wiring within the common areas and office areas 3. Floor boxes installed into the office area (to an open plan layout) 4. Partition wall along the identified sub-division lines within the offices 5. An element of Cellular offices / meeting spaces 6. Blinds to windows The University of Essex Knowledge Gateway, local and national agents are working to secure a tenant during the tender and possibility construction phases of the project and have allowed a sum of up to PS4,166,666 + VAT for the internal fit out to suit an anchor tenant or multiple tenancies across the building floors. The fit out will be offered to the principle contractor to cost and undertake (subject to cost, contract and programme) as part of the main build contract. The extent of the internal fit out is currently unknown as no tenant has been secured, however indicative layouts will be included in the costing stage of the tender to benchmark figures against.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f366f7e-77a4-4980-9118-6e45b357fedd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2021 - 23 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,841,908 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R G CARTER SOUTHERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 16:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f366f7e-77a4-4980-9118-6e45b357fedd
- 23 Feb 2022 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f366f7e-77a4-4980-9118-6e45b357fedd
- 11 Jan 2021 at 17:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f82bdd-954b-4638-9454-8ffefa3cf461

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f366f7e-77a4-4980-9118-6e45b357fedd
  8th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f82bdd-954b-4638-9454-8ffefa3cf461
  11th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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