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title: "Refurbishment of Open University Edinburgh Office"
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# Refurbishment of Open University Edinburgh Office

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b5b380e-6c39-4ace-9d5e-047bb4ec07d2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the Open University Edinburgh Office at Norloch House has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Maxi Construction Ltd. The buying organisation, Open University, located in Milton Keynes, England, pursued a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This process falls under the works category in the refurbishment work industry, with an overall value of £1,430,729. The contract commenced on 17 November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 1 June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction firms experienced in refurbishment projects. Though not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies like Maxi Construction Ltd are well-positioned to capitalise on such contracts given their scale and expertise. The refurbishment is a substantial investment by the Open University, reflecting a focused strategy to enhance infrastructure, possibly opening further opportunities within the educational sector across the region. Business entities with capabilities in refurbishment work in the East of England could strategically position themselves for similar ventures in the future.

## Notice

Refurbishment Works undertaken at the OU Edinburgh Office - Norloch House

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bdee422-2d5f-487e-bb58-101828a5a737 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,430,729 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,430,729 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bdee422-2d5f-487e-bb58-101828a5a737

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bdee422-2d5f-487e-bb58-101828a5a737
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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