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# 336 - Aston Student's Union

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a2c10fb-3eb3-4aae-b6f6-a06d92d50abf

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## Summary

Aston University is seeking a Principal Contractor to undertake the construction of a new Aston Students' Union building, located on the university campus in Birmingham, postcode B4 7ET. This project falls under the construction of university buildings category and has a planned completion date of 29th March 2019, following a successful practical completion stage. The contract, valued at £8.1 million, was awarded on 22nd February 2018 after an initial tender period that ended on 29th August 2017. This procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure method.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with experience in educational building projects and sustainable campus infrastructures. SMEs with capabilities in steel frame construction, fit-out works, landscaping, and coordination of client packages are particularly encouraged to consider such tenders. Competing for this contract could foster business growth by establishing relationships with key educational institutions, enhancing portfolios, and potentially leading to future projects.

## Notice

Aston University's Estates and Capital Developments department have a mission to deliver and maintain a sustainable campus and infrastructure that enhances the student experience and provides high quality accommodation and space that is accessible, efficient, flexible and responds to the needs of all its users. Integral to the ongoing campus redevelopment master plan is the relocation of the Aston Students Union to a new location in the heart of the University campus. To enable this Aston University wish to procure via competitive tender a Principle Contractor to construct a new Aston Students' Union building. The new facility will be located on the site of what is currently known as surface car park 12, adjacent to the recently completed multi-purpose sports pitch. The building Contract will comprise a mix of single and two storey steel framed construction, curtain wall glazing, zinc cladding, block and render walls, full M&E fit out including connection of incoming and outgoing services, internal fit out including all fixtures and finishes, landscaping to the immediate vicinity, and coordination of client direct packages such as IT / AV and Furniture installation. The new Aston Student Union is required for operation in Easter 2019 and as such the Practical completion ("PC") date for works will be 29th March 2019, once the University is satisfied that the ASU is functioning in accordance with the specification and all systems have been witness tested and signed off as completed by the University and its representatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b99627-72c3-4886-8973-49af79830589 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,500,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

## Release History

- 2 May 2018 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b99627-72c3-4886-8973-49af79830589

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b99627-72c3-4886-8973-49af79830589
  2nd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9284e80-d672-e711-80e3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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