--- title: "LICA (Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts) Refit and Relocation Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f8d05f5-28f6-4eb1-8f64-5a8e5496539a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f8d05f5-28f6-4eb1-8f64-5a8e5496539a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f8d05f5-28f6-4eb1-8f64-5a8e5496539a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f8d05f5-28f6-4eb1-8f64-5a8e5496539a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER" published: "2019-01-18" --- # LICA (Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts) Refit and Relocation Works Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f8d05f5-28f6-4eb1-8f64-5a8e5496539a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f8d05f5-28f6-4eb1-8f64-5a8e5496539a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f8d05f5-28f6-4eb1-8f64-5a8e5496539a.json) ## Summary The University of Lancaster is inviting tenders for the "LICA (Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts) Refit and Relocation Works," a construction project aimed at relocating staff and students from the County Main building to the LICA building at Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. This initiative involves constructing new cellular offices, modifying existing office spaces, and updating lighting and electrical systems. The procurement method is open, with a tender period ending on 23rd November 2018. The successful contractor is expected to mobilise by 17th December 2018, start on-site work on 14th January 2019, and achieve practical completion by 1st March 2019. The contract is valued at approximately £320,000, with a minimum value of £280,000. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction, office fit-outs, or relocation management services. Companies with expertise in office renovation and construction works, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Success in this project could enhance a firm's reputation and lead to future procurement opportunities within the educational sector and beyond, making it an attractive prospect for growth-oriented businesses. ## Notice The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to deliver the scheme which involves; relocating staff and students from the County Main building to the LICA building (Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts). In order to facilitate the move, it will be necessary to construct new cellular offices to the C floor and alter existing offices to the B floor of LICA. The works will also involve the provision of new lighting and data, and the alteration and upgrading of power. Some new furniture is specified. The contractor would also need to provide a move management solution, to include providing crates, a programme, and a schedule for moving people from one building to the other, including furniture and possessions. Please refer to the Specification for full details. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. This tender is not lotted. One contractor will be awarded the full package of work. The successful tenderer/contractor awarded such a contract must be fully available to mobilise 17th December 2018 so as to commence work on site on 14th January 2019 with practical completion by 1st March 2019. The University will host an accompanied site visit on Tuesday 6th November 2018 @ 11am (1.5 hours duration) Please refer to the procurement documents for full details: Available free of charge via the 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 Additional information: In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail:support@in-tend.com Please do not contact the University or the Buyer for any advice on In-Tend. You must contact In-Tend directly for system support. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2139ed8d-b2df-4a0c-9f15-c196dc1e444f | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 19 Jan 2019 - 1 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £320,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £298,000 | | 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 LANCASTER | | 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 | PARKINSON BUILDERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 18 Jan 2019 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2139ed8d-b2df-4a0c-9f15-c196dc1e444f - 30 Oct 2018 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ec5e7b-9755-4171-85c7-16a3854410ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2139ed8d-b2df-4a0c-9f15-c196dc1e444f 18th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ec5e7b-9755-4171-85c7-16a3854410ab 30th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ E-tendering system to access tender documents ## Notice URLs - 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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