--- title: "Spine Duct Improvements - Consultant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ed3e1d1-2ec8-4eda-83c6-b4144f1daa56" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ed3e1d1-2ec8-4eda-83c6-b4144f1daa56" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ed3e1d1-2ec8-4eda-83c6-b4144f1daa56.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ed3e1d1-2ec8-4eda-83c6-b4144f1daa56.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER" published: "2020-03-13" --- # Spine Duct Improvements - Consultant Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ed3e1d1-2ec8-4eda-83c6-b4144f1daa56 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ed3e1d1-2ec8-4eda-83c6-b4144f1daa56) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ed3e1d1-2ec8-4eda-83c6-b4144f1daa56.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Lancaster University, seeking a qualified consultant for the "Spine Duct Improvements" project. This initiative falls under the category of building services consultancy, specifically targeting the mechanical and electrical engineering domains. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with responses due by 27 April 2020. The project is scheduled to commence on 3 August 2020 and is set to conclude by 1 September 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £70,000, with the service delivery location specified in the North West region of England. This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth for firms specialising in consultancy services related to building infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in confined space operations and mechanical and electrical engineering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their eligibility to submit proposals. Interested bidders should ensure they submit their expressions of interest via the University's electronic tendering portal, In-Tend, to capitalise on this project. ## Notice Lancaster University is looking for a suitably qualified Consultant to act as a Principle Designer in the Universities Spine Duct Improvement Programme. The Spine Service Duct at Lancaster University was originally constructed in the mid 1960's and contains multiple services to facilitate interconnecting buildings. The Duct is approximately 1 kilometer long, and is sub divided into two equal halves, North & South. The Duct is also a designated confined space. The duct also interlocks to 18 sub ducts, each sub duct form a service entry into the associated buildings. The Project is for a Consultant Organisation to review and update the various risk assessments, drawings, installation, records and the current design of the Duct. The appointed Organisation will be required to survey the duct and plant rooms and will be required to have at least one member of their team who is confined space trained. This EOI document has been made available through the University's electronic tendering portal (In-Tend). Tenderers must submit their responses to the EOI through this same portal by the deadline stipulated at the top of the document. Additional information: This EOI document has been made available through the University's electronic tendering portal (In-Tend). Tenderers must submit their responses to the EOI through this same portal by the deadline stipulated at the top of the document. In-Tend Support: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Any queries regarding this document must be directed via the In-Tend 'correspondence' function, and not sent directly to individual Lancaster University employees or agents by email or otherwise. The University will not be releasing any additional project information than already shared with this EOI document at this stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d73a836-b1c1-4158-90f3-c14f8376126a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Restricted (non-OJEU) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 1 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71315210 - Building services consultancy services - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2020 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d73a836-b1c1-4158-90f3-c14f8376126a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d73a836-b1c1-4158-90f3-c14f8376126a 13th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ProjectManage/951 In-Tend ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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