--- title: "5043.EFM.SW Teaching & Learning Spaces Refurbishment 2026" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66a49a19-260d-42a5-9cef-0ccab2d382b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66a49a19-260d-42a5-9cef-0ccab2d382b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66a49a19-260d-42a5-9cef-0ccab2d382b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66a49a19-260d-42a5-9cef-0ccab2d382b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2026-05-27" --- # 5043.EFM.SW Teaching & Learning Spaces Refurbishment 2026 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66a49a19-260d-42a5-9cef-0ccab2d382b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66a49a19-260d-42a5-9cef-0ccab2d382b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66a49a19-260d-42a5-9cef-0ccab2d382b2.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for the refurbishment of teaching and learning spaces across nine of its campus buildings, including Alfred Denny and Jessop West, with an award date of 26th May 2026. The contract was awarded to NRC Services Ltd. The tender, classified under the industry category of refurbishment work (CPV 45453100), was conducted under an open procedure suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), valued initially at £200,000 but ultimately awarded for £307,707.29. The contract period extends from 8th June 2026 to 18th September 2026, with work to be carried out in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, interior design, and facilities management to engage with a prestigious institution and expand their portfolios. The project's scope—refurbishing educational spaces across multiple university buildings—requires expertise in areas such as project management, carpentry, electrical work, and interior design. SMEs with capabilities in these sectors particularly stand to benefit due to the emphasis on a diverse supplier base. The procurement method favours open competition, making it accessible to new market entrants looking to establish their presence in the educational sector. ## Notice The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management for refurbishment works across a number of University buildings. Scope of Requirement: The project comprises the refurbishment of teaching space areas throughout nine buildings within the University of Sheffield's campus: Alfred Denny, Bartolome House, Jessop West, Regents Court, Sir Robert Hadfield Building, Sir Henry Stephenson Building, Pam Liversidge, Hicks Building and The Diamond Building. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 1st May 2025 at 12:00 noon Additional information: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Procurement Act 2023 on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Procurement Act 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6665bf44-46c6-420b-b40b-e806ba9eec5e | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 May 2026 | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £307,707 | | 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 SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NRC SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 27 May 2026 at 07:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6665bf44-46c6-420b-b40b-e806ba9eec5e - 24 Apr 2026 at 16:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23daffc3-47a9-4d62-849f-dc809b435d48 - 14 Apr 2026 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23daffc3-47a9-4d62-849f-dc809b435d48 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6665bf44-46c6-420b-b40b-e806ba9eec5e 27th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23daffc3-47a9-4d62-849f-dc809b435d48 24th April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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