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title: "Laboratories Infrastructure Project"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Laboratories Infrastructure Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66dffc33-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of the West of England is initiating a tender for the Laboratories Infrastructure Project, aimed at construction works on the Charles Darwin Building at the Frenchay Campus in Bristol, England. The procurement method is open, with an estimated contract value of £3,800,000 and a minimum value of £3,600,000. The tender is currently active with a submission deadline of 11 April 2016. The project falls under the 'Building construction work' category and includes ancillary works for pipelines and cables. The contract period is set to commence on 2 May 2016 and conclude on 28 July 2017.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and engineering, particularly those experienced in university infrastructure projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to express their interest. The scope involves a range of tasks, including installing energy-efficient systems and replacing drainage and gas systems, making it ideal for companies with expertise in sustainable building practices and renovation projects.

## Notice

**Please note that the scope AND VALUE are in the process of being altered - the information below will be updated as soon as the new information is available ** The contractor is to undertake the following works to the Charles Darwin Building on the Frenchay Campus for the HAS Faculty. > Take down and dispose of all existing suspended ceilings and replace with new as per Atkins' design and in line with UWE standards > Take down and dispose of all existing ceiling mounted lighting and replace with new energy efficient LED lighting as per Atkins' design and in line with UWE standards > Isolate, disconnect and remove all existing glass drainage and replace with Vulcathene drainage system in line with Atkins' design. > Isolate, disconnect and remove existing cold water distribution systems, both CAT5 and domestic and replace with new in line with Atkins' design. > Isolate, disconnect and remove existing hot water distribution systems, both CAT5 and domestic and replace with new in line with Atkins' design > Isolate, disconnect and remove existing gas system and replace with new in line with Atkins' design, including 5 new gas proving systems. > Isolate, discounted and dispose of c. 20 no. fume cupboards and supply and install new. > Remove existing AV cables and replace with new. Please express your interest on In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743cb3ae-8c8a-42d5-a514-f190df1c3c55 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2016 - 28 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,800,000 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45232000 - Ancillary works for pipelines and cables

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743cb3ae-8c8a-42d5-a514-f190df1c3c55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743cb3ae-8c8a-42d5-a514-f190df1c3c55
  9th March 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/ProjectManage/160
  In-Tend

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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