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title: "Space Park Leicester Development"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER"
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# Space Park Leicester Development

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76f8d659-359d-4847-9bd8-b1598158f243

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is initiating a tender for the construction of the Space Park Leicester, a new campus aimed at enhancing the university's capabilities in space and earth observation science. This contract involves phase 1 of development, with an estimated net construction cost of £14 million and potential future phases valued at an additional £66 million. The project will be conducted through a selective procurement method under the restricted procedure. The tender period ends on 30th August 2018, and the work will take place in the East Midlands, UK, with a planned contract period from 30th March 2019 to 30th June 2020. The construction encompasses building a facility of nearly 5,000m² for teaching, offices, and laboratories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction firms, especially those with expertise in educational and institutional projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible due to its suitability criteria, which supports their participation. Given the scale and nature of the project, businesses involved in design and build services, as well as those with experience in academic infrastructure, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers focusing on innovative construction techniques and sustainable practices may also align well with the university's objectives for the Space Park Leicester development.

## Notice

The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint a contractor to build the Space Park Leicester. Space Park Leicester will create a new campus to the north of the city centre, close to the National Space Centre, and build on our world class strengths in space and earth observation science. This procurement is for phase 1 with a net construction cost of 14M GBP (and potentially future phases worth an additional 66M GBP) which is a University building of just under 5,000m2 gross internal floor area (GIFA) providing accommodation for teaching, offices and laboratories in two three- and four- storey wings linked by an entrance and atrium. The University wishes to enter into a single stage procurement process with the open market. The project will be delivered via a Design and Build form of construction contract, utilising the JCT suite of contract documents, with established University amendments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f140fd02-2a65-4bb3-92d1-20dab5c30c08 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2018 at 07:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f140fd02-2a65-4bb3-92d1-20dab5c30c08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f140fd02-2a65-4bb3-92d1-20dab5c30c08
  30th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Construction-work./V8V3J6829M
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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