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title: "Tender for the manufacture of a Cross Laminated Timber Structure for the AUB Innovation Studio"
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# Tender for the manufacture of a Cross Laminated Timber Structure for the AUB Innovation Studio

Buyer: ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ed416fa-5a0c-4875-aa0c-7f5b5ef23474

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## Summary

The Arts University Bournemouth is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a tender titled "Tender for the manufacture of a Cross Laminated Timber Structure for the AUB Innovation Studio". This project falls under the construction work for university buildings industry category and is taking place in Dorset, South West England. The total budget for this contract is estimated at £600,000, with a minimum value of £400,000. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd April 2018 and conclude on 31st May 2019. A future notice regarding this tender is anticipated to be published on 19th February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in construction, prefabricated components, and timber manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can benefit from the growth potential the AUB Innovation Studio offers by providing a workspace for emerging start-ups in the digital and creative industries. Competitors with expertise in producing Cross Laminated Timber structures will have a unique advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has secured funding from Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (DLEP) to build a new state-of-the art facility to support and develop digital and creative industries. Acting as a catalyst for growth, the Innovation Studio will provide a base for small business start-ups to develop their ideas, many of which will come from graduates of the University. These businesses will be supported by leading experts who work at the University and from contacts within the wider industry. CRAB Studio has been appointed as architects to design the Innovation Studio and have sought to develop a building which is both functional and inspiring. It is a 600sqm studio space for approximately 20 people for design development and beyond. Prefabricated Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) will form the main construction material. AKT II are the structural engineers for the project and are designing and engineering the cross laminated timber structure. This tender is for the manufacture of the CLT structure. The CLT structure comprises of: - 150mm roof and floor panels -732m2 - 250mm wall panels - 694m2 - 250mm CLT or Glulam beams - 122m2 - Balustrade panels - 69m2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8b32efe-86b5-4726-b7b3-0b65dcfabc3a |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH |
| Locality | DORSET |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings
- 45223822 - Prefabricated components

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 17:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8b32efe-86b5-4726-b7b3-0b65dcfabc3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8b32efe-86b5-4726-b7b3-0b65dcfabc3a
  12th January 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN150413
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

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