--- title: "GB-Leicester: Development of Innovation Hub" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-412fefda-5f45-48fd-b06a-50b7e67537ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-412fefda-5f45-48fd-b06a-50b7e67537ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-412fefda-5f45-48fd-b06a-50b7e67537ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-412fefda-5f45-48fd-b06a-50b7e67537ad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER" published: "2017-12-19" --- # GB-Leicester: Development of Innovation Hub Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-412fefda-5f45-48fd-b06a-50b7e67537ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-412fefda-5f45-48fd-b06a-50b7e67537ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-412fefda-5f45-48fd-b06a-50b7e67537ad.json) ## Summary The University of Leicester is currently seeking qualified contractors for the refurbishment of an Edwardian building to create a Business Innovation Hub. This major project falls under the works category and has a total contract value of £5 million, with a minimum threshold of £1 million. The procurement process is in the planning stage, following an open tender method. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 31 January 2018, and the contract is expected to begin on 1 March 2018 and conclude by 30 June 2018. The project is located in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in refurbishment and construction. The nature of the project, aimed at enhancing business innovation in Leicestershire, suggests that contractors specialising in high-quality building works will be well-positioned to compete. Companies capable of delivering aesthetic and functional renovations are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract seeks to transform the site into a high-end facility that may also support regional economic growth. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 19 December 2017 for the following reason: This notice is being withdrawn from the market due to technical issues. A new notice, for the same contract opportunity, will be published later today with the correct access codeThe University of Leicester is seeking fee proposals from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to deliver the refurbishment and alternations required to create an outstanding Business Innovation Hub in an Edwardian building owned by the University. The works entail the refurbishment and alteration of an Edwardian property into a high-end, 'statement' Business Innovation Hub to support the University's promotion of new business in Leicestershire agenda. The Contract is due to start in March 2018 with completion by end June 2018. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a081bbfb-839d-45ab-a9f6-e15b1e9d51a8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE7 7RH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Charnwood | | Electoral ward | Rothley Brook | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 19 Dec 2017 at 12:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a081bbfb-839d-45ab-a9f6-e15b1e9d51a8 - 19 Dec 2017 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a081bbfb-839d-45ab-a9f6-e15b1e9d51a8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a081bbfb-839d-45ab-a9f6-e15b1e9d51a8 19th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leicester:-Development-of-Innovation-Hub/4BP4ZZMDX6 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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