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# Construction and refurbishment

Buyer: BIRKBECK COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7255e548-f747-4ce0-b80f-5fa5706cf925

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## Summary

The procurement process for the construction and refurbishment of rooms B74 & B74a to house a new Aquilo electron microscope was conducted by Birkbeck College in London, England. Categorised under construction work, this selective procurement took place through a call-off from a framework agreement with Borras Construction Ltd being the awarded supplier. The total contract value is £428,102.90, with the contract period running from 25th September 2025 to 30th January 2026. This process progressed through the award stage with the contract officially awarded on 15th September 2025 and the award notice published on 15th December 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the construction industry, within the Greater London area. With a focus on construction work, businesses possessing expertise in high-precision and technical installations would find this tender particularly suitable. Furthermore, the selective procurement method implies that businesses well-aligned with existing framework agreements have an advantageous position in competing for such contracts.

## Notice

Construction of rooms B74&B74a for housing new Aquilo's electron Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70736102-ffc5-41a5-8180-6dc0c2126f1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £428,102 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £428,102 |
| 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 | BIRKBECK COLLEGE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 7HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70736102-ffc5-41a5-8180-6dc0c2126f1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70736102-ffc5-41a5-8180-6dc0c2126f1a
  15th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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