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title: "Design and Build of the Central Science Laboratories (CSL) - AWARD"
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# Design and Build of the Central Science Laboratories (CSL) - AWARD

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-770a9c56-704a-4ea7-a824-c05d2ca4ff48

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the design and build of the Central Science Laboratories (CSL) at Keele University, located in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The project, valued at £13,000,000, falls under the construction industry category, specifically focused on laboratory building construction. The procurement method employed is selective, using a restricted procedure. The contract period commenced on 30th July 2017 and runs until 30th June 2019. The tender has recently been awarded, with the award notice published on 20th October 2017, indicating that works have been finalised and pre-qualification for interested suppliers is now complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in educational facilities, laboratory construction, and the installation of mechanical and electrical systems. Firms equipped to deliver multi-functional building works or with experience in complex educational projects would be well-suited to engage with the financing and execution of similar future tenders. Additionally, the project allows for variant bids, encouraging innovative solutions that could lead to further collaborative opportunities in construction design and implementation.

## Notice

The Central Science Laboratories (CSL) project consists of a major new build adjoining the existing Lennard Jones Building. This will provide an enhanced teaching facility consisting of specialist multi-functional teaching laboratories, IT provision and increased learning space to support student growth within the sciences. The works will be procured under a single stage design and build contract. The design team will be novated to the successful main contractor on appointment. The Form of Contract to be utilised will be the NEC3 Engineering and Construction contract as will be amended by the University as specified in the procurement documents. Tenderers are invited to submit variant bids. Any Tenderer submitting a variant bid is also required to submit a compliant bid. The minimum requirements to be met by the variants and any specific requirements for the presentation of an offer which contains variants are stated in the procurement documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5530ec-7f90-48d1-bf2c-cb878c32e704 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G F TOMLINSON GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings
- 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2017 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5530ec-7f90-48d1-bf2c-cb878c32e704

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5530ec-7f90-48d1-bf2c-cb878c32e704
  20th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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