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title: "The Provision of Works for the Institute of Education, Masterplan - Phase 2"
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# The Provision of Works for the Institute of Education, Masterplan - Phase 2

Buyer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31ebd7e2-f2cf-4638-82fa-648e8eb03733

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## Summary

The University College London (UCL) is seeking contractors for the "Provision of Works for the Institute of Education, Masterplan - Phase 2". This procurement falls under the refurbishment work category and is based in London with a budget of £28 million. The current procurement stage is active, and the tender period will conclude on 12 August 2019, while the contract is set to commence on 18 September 2019 and will run until 15 April 2022. This process follows an open procurement method, allowing wider participation.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for construction and refurbishment companies, particularly those with experience in educational facilities and building renovations. Businesses that specialise in asbestos remediation, fire safety system upgrades, and creating high-quality workspaces would be particularly well-suited to compete for this project. The refurbishment aims to enhance the safety, functionality, and aesthetics of the Institute of Education building, thus enabling participating contractors to establish significant business growth through successful delivery of the works.

## Notice

UCL is investing in the Institute of Education (IOE) building of 20 Bedford Way to ensure it is fit for work and study, and an appropriate space to reflect the world-leading status of the IOE faculty and of UCL. The IOE Masterplan sets out, in multiple phases, a clear strategy for improving the quality of the existing accommodation at 20 Bedford Way and rectifying the inherent safety and infrastructure problems with the building. Phase 1 of the Masterplan was completed in May 2019, this tender relates to Phase 2 of the Masterplan and will deliver the following: * Refurbishment of an additional 25% of the building (cumulative being 35% when added to the 10% within phase 1) * Remediation of asbestos in the proposed works areas. * 100% replacement of the existing fire alarm system with new and holding works to retained life safety systems until phase 3. * 100% replacement of the infrastructure in Cores A and B and the accommodation being refurbished in and around Core A and the Wing. * An additional 1,871sqm of refurbished, high-quality workspace, with 223sqm meeting space. * Refurbished lift cores with new sanitary facilities to all levels providing an additional 173sqm toilets / 14% increase. * Refurbished Lawton Room for staff and students with a dedicated staff social area. * Improved security and wayfinding to new staff areas. * Refurbished and improved Entrance Area to the building across levels 3 & 4 * Refurbished workspaces will create a comfortable working environment, with improved air quality, temperature control, good acoustics and noise separation from the external environment. Additional information: UCL is not a "contracting authority" or a "body governed by public law" as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement process is not regulated by EU or UK public procurement law. Where UCL advertises contracts, it does so on a voluntary basis and does not undertake any obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. UCL reserves its rights in full to adapt or step outside the procedures in the procurement legislation as UCL considers necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd36174-a38a-4711-a3ec-ee53b6c8d161 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2019 - 15 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| 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 COLLEGE LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 6BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2019 at 08:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd36174-a38a-4711-a3ec-ee53b6c8d161
- 15 Jul 2019 at 07:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd36174-a38a-4711-a3ec-ee53b6c8d161

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd36174-a38a-4711-a3ec-ee53b6c8d161
  15th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ucl
  UCL e-Procurement Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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