--- title: "Lancaster University - Spine Duct Strategic Improvements project - 4- year Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34f7ca7f-2b0f-4a78-908c-453dbd925435" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34f7ca7f-2b0f-4a78-908c-453dbd925435" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34f7ca7f-2b0f-4a78-908c-453dbd925435.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34f7ca7f-2b0f-4a78-908c-453dbd925435.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-02-09" --- # Lancaster University - Spine Duct Strategic Improvements project - 4- year Framework Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34f7ca7f-2b0f-4a78-908c-453dbd925435 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34f7ca7f-2b0f-4a78-908c-453dbd925435) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34f7ca7f-2b0f-4a78-908c-453dbd925435.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the Spine Duct Strategic Improvements project at Lancaster University involves the university seeking a Principle Contractor for a 4-year Framework. The project includes various phases targeting technical issues in the university's Spine Duct, with a total estimated value of £1.6 million. The intended tender method is Design & Build, with the location at Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with the first package of work starting in mid-February 2023. This tender opportunity at Lancaster University for the construction project offers business growth potential for contractors in the construction industry. Companies that excel in Design & Build projects and have experience in similar technical areas would be well-suited to compete. The university is actively engaging with SMEs and creating opportunities for contractors to contribute to the strategic and technical enhancements within the Spine Duct. The upcoming phases and deadlines provide clear entry points for businesses to participate and potentially secure lucrative contracts. ## Notice Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Principle Contractor to undertake the Spine Duct Strategic Improvements Project. It is envisaged that this project will span approximately 4 years which includes a 12 months rectification period. The contract will be awarded as a Framework so the University can Call off packages of work. The first package of work will commence mid-February 2023 until April 2023 and there will be a second Call Off commencing July 2023, completing before the end of September 2023. Further phases will then be awarded in Summer 2024 and Summer 2025. The project will target strategic and technical issues identified within the University Spine Duct, which is address Gas Detection and Heat Detection within the ducts in Phase 1 (February - April 2023). Phase 2 (July 2023-September 2023) will include Ventilation, Fire Stopping, Signage and Electrical Improvement Works to the South Spine Ducts. This includes an element of civils and buildings work at ground level. Phase 3 (July 2024 - September 2024) will include Ventilation, Fire Stopping, Signage and Electrical Improvement Works to the North Spine Ducts. This includes an element of civils and buildings work at ground level. The final phase (Phase 4) (July 2025 - September 2025) will include the installation of new gas pipework, gas isolation valves and bypass, making the existing Energy Centre circa 1965 gas pipework and duct redundant. The estimated value of the project over the 4 phase Framework is PS1.6 million net construction cost, excluding VAT. Intended tender method: Design & Build - Single Stage - fixed lump sum for the first 2 Call Off packages of works (Phase 1 and Phase 2) on the basis of RIBA Stage 4 design information. Phases 3 and 4 will be lump sum at tender stage, with Open Book cost uplift for any costs increases, over and above the tender sum cost, negotiated and agreed with Cost Consultant and industry standard rates (BCIS) prior to award of each remaining Phase/Call Off package of work. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. This tender is not lotted. One contractor will be awarded to the Framework The University will host accompanied site visits on Monday 24/10/22 & Tuesday 25/10/22. A maximum of two attendees per tenderer is permitted to attend. Please register your intention to attend via the In-Tend 'correspondence' function by 12 noon Thursday 20th October 2022 at the latest as you will be allocated a time slot and informed via In-tend by Friday afternoon. University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743febcb-0da4-425b-ad90-d63153288c11 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | 10 Oct 2022 | | Award date | 8 Feb 2023 | | Contract period | 8 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,573,851 | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TILBURY DOUGLAS ENGINEERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 9 Feb 2023 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743febcb-0da4-425b-ad90-d63153288c11 - 12 Oct 2022 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b58c21-8cf2-41c0-a614-a5ef35f2ab17 - 2 Sep 2022 at 14:46 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ffa85b-dbba-40c7-8107-d77f2920d1cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743febcb-0da4-425b-ad90-d63153288c11 9th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b58c21-8cf2-41c0-a614-a5ef35f2ab17 12th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ffa85b-dbba-40c7-8107-d77f2920d1cf 2nd September 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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