--- title: "University Square in Southend is a student residential development for students at The University of Essex's (UoE) Southend campus. It is arranged as a series of blocks of varying heights. The tallest block has 10-storeys of student residential accommodation. Due to the nature of the insulation used in the external build-up of the rainscreen cladding system, meaning the building is not of limited combustibility, the only solution to this is to remove and replace the existing non-compliant cladding which is the subject of an enforcement notice. The vision is to remove all existing non-compliant cladding and insulation back to the concrete frame. This is to be replaced with a fully compli" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ff4bbb6-235e-417a-bb6a-331dcee1b5ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ff4bbb6-235e-417a-bb6a-331dcee1b5ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ff4bbb6-235e-417a-bb6a-331dcee1b5ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ff4bbb6-235e-417a-bb6a-331dcee1b5ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2021-07-09" --- # University Square in Southend is a student residential development for students at The University of Essex's (UoE) Southend campus. It is arranged as a series of blocks of varying heights. The tallest block has 10-storeys of student residential accommodation. Due to the nature of the insulation used in the external build-up of the rainscreen cladding system, meaning the building is not of limited combustibility, the only solution to this is to remove and replace the existing non-compliant cladding which is the subject of an enforcement notice. The vision is to remove all existing non-compliant cladding and insulation back to the concrete frame. This is to be replaced with a fully compli Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ff4bbb6-235e-417a-bb6a-331dcee1b5ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ff4bbb6-235e-417a-bb6a-331dcee1b5ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ff4bbb6-235e-417a-bb6a-331dcee1b5ed.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is inviting tenders for the construction and cladding replacement of the University Square student residential development located at their Southend campus. This project is categorised under construction work with a specific focus on cladding and has a total budget of £12,500,000. The procurement process will follow a selective method, utilising a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the tender period closing on 27th July 2021. The successful contractor will commence work from 17th January 2022, aiming for project completion by 20th October 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in cladding and insulation systems, to engage in a substantial project mandated by an enforcement notice to enhance building safety. Businesses that hold expertise in non-combustible materials and have previous experience with large-scale educational facilities would be well-positioned to compete. With a minimum contract value of £1,250,000, suppliers can expect to establish fruitful relationships and build a solid portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice University Square in Southend is a student residential development for students at The University of Essex's (UoE) Southend campus. It is arranged as a series of blocks of varying heights. The tallest block has 10-storeys of student residential accommodation. Due to the nature of the insulation used in the external build-up of the rainscreen cladding system, meaning the building is not of limited combustibility, the only solution to this is to remove and replace the existing non-compliant cladding which is the subject of an enforcement notice. The vision is to remove all existing non-compliant cladding and insulation back to the concrete frame. This is to be replaced with a fully compliant and safe cladding and insulation system using non-combustible (Class A1) materials. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a5e945-42e9-4872-baa0-6698824f2d02 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 20 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44212381 - Cladding - 45000000 - Construction work - 45262650 - Cladding works ## Release History - 9 Jul 2021 at 11:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a5e945-42e9-4872-baa0-6698824f2d02 - 18 Jun 2021 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a5e945-42e9-4872-baa0-6698824f2d02 - 18 Jun 2021 at 11:06 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a5e945-42e9-4872-baa0-6698824f2d02 - 18 Jun 2021 at 11:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba836946-a181-45db-ad56-dc1f9a3f4223 - 18 Jun 2021 at 11:00 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba836946-a181-45db-ad56-dc1f9a3f4223 - 16 Jun 2021 at 11:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c3794d-6b24-4a41-91f6-052901a99cd7 - 16 Jun 2021 at 10:51 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c3794d-6b24-4a41-91f6-052901a99cd7 - 15 Jun 2021 at 20:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae1f964-c684-482e-b5de-f9998a531cba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a5e945-42e9-4872-baa0-6698824f2d02 9th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba836946-a181-45db-ad56-dc1f9a3f4223 18th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c3794d-6b24-4a41-91f6-052901a99cd7 16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ae1f964-c684-482e-b5de-f9998a531cba 15th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX For further details and to register your interest please go to ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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