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title: "Tender for minor building works to refurbish the University's Workshop"
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# Tender for minor building works to refurbish the University's Workshop

Buyer: ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b8bcceb-eb63-4677-957a-d8265d6f272a

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## Summary

The Arts University Bournemouth is undertaking a tender for minor building works aimed at refurbishing its Workshop, specifically designed to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), social enterprises, and startups in the Dorset region. This initiative, funded by the European Social Innovation Fund, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 4th December 2017. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with the contract value set at £214,133. The refurbishment is scheduled to take place from 8th December 2017 to 15th January 2018, and delivery is required in the South West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors experienced in building works, particularly those familiar with refurbishing educational facilities. Companies specialising in construction services that can meet the needs of digital and creative businesses, as well as those with a strong track record in completing similar projects, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on enhancing workshop facilities aligns well with the interests of SMEs and startups looking to maximise their innovation capabilities.

## Notice

Arts University Bournemouth has won funding from the European Social Innovation Fund to work with Small Medium Enterprises (SME's), Social Enterprises (SE's) and Start-ups in the Dorset region. The purpose of the funding is to give digital and creative businesses support in Research & Innovation - developing new products and services to grow their businesses. As part of this programme AUB are developing their existing workshop to include equipment that would be of particular benefit to SME's, SE's and Start-Ups. AUB's current workshop is a mixed-use space that includes facilities for woodwork, metalwork, additive printing, textiles, resin casting and moulding and spray painting. The University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to carry out the construction work in refurbishing part of the University's Workshop prior to the delivery of the new machinery which is to be housed within the Workshop. The project involves minor refurbishment works including demolition, structural works, flooring, joinery, ceiling works, plumbing and electrical works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75729029-ce73-4de3-98c8-daf70010b6f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2017 - 15 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,133 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,133 |
| 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 | ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH |
| Locality | DORSET |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INK ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75729029-ce73-4de3-98c8-daf70010b6f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75729029-ce73-4de3-98c8-daf70010b6f2
  7th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC149395
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.aub.ac.uk/

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