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title: "Civils and Groundworks Framework for the University of Sunderland - AWARD"
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# Civils and Groundworks Framework for the University of Sunderland - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b692fa1-667e-479c-9fe7-8d3943063353

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has awarded a contract for a Civils and Groundworks Framework. The framework has an estimated value of £100k per annum and will run for 3 years with a possible extension. The tender was open, and the contract period is from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2026. The suppliers awarded the contract are BCE Northern Limited, Excalibur & Keswick Groundworks Ltd, and MY CIVIL ENGINEERS LTD. The procurement is classified under construction works and is located in Sunderland, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering and groundworks services to engage with the University of Sunderland. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender. The University may seek external funding for projects related to this contract, offering additional collaboration opportunities. Interested parties can access the tender documents via In-Tend and explore potential partnerships to support the University's initiatives.

## Notice

The University seeks to develop a framework agreement for Civils and Groundworks services. It is envisaged that 3 suppliers will be appointed to the Framework. The specification can be found in Appendix F. Estimated value of this framework is:- PS100k per annum For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 25% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation. The framework will run for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b73261-d45e-4096-b145-8fc9838753e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BCE NORTHERN; EXCALIBUR & KESWICK GROUNDWORKS; MY CIVIL ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 16 May 2023 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b73261-d45e-4096-b145-8fc9838753e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b73261-d45e-4096-b145-8fc9838753e3
  16th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

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