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title: "The Provision of Loughborough University Student Accommodation (LUSA) Development"
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# The Provision of Loughborough University Student Accommodation (LUSA) Development

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c13ba0d-7777-424d-934f-b7d416d5ed2a

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## Summary

Loughborough University is inviting bids for the development of student accommodation, comprising approximately 550 bedrooms, on its East Midlands campus in the United Kingdom. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, utilising the Competitive Dialogue procedure under the 2015 Procurement Contracts Regulations. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 5 March 2025. The project's preferred bidder will be appointed by January 2026, with the construction phase starting immediately thereafter and concluding by the end of August 2027. This contract is categorised under Building Construction Work and has an estimated value of £58,000,000.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the building construction industry to secure a significant project with a reputable academic institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to apply, given the procurement process's inclusivity for such entities. Businesses with experience in large-scale construction projects, especially those familiar with the two-stage design and build procurement route, will find this tender highly suitable for showcasing their expertise and expanding their presence in the educational infrastructure sector. The competitive dialogue process will allow interested bidders to engage in detailed discussions, ensuring that the final proposals meet the university's high standards and requirements.

## Notice

Student accommodation consisting of circa 550 bedrooms on the Loughborough University campus. This is a Two Stage Design and Build Procurement Route using the Procurement procedure of Competitive Dialogue under the Procurement Contracts Regulations 2015. The preferred bidder is expected to be appointed no later than January 2026, with project mobilisation to follow immediately thereafter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d337ba94-96e6-4e9f-9547-e7cc14c81d44 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000,000 |
| 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 | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d337ba94-96e6-4e9f-9547-e7cc14c81d44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d337ba94-96e6-4e9f-9547-e7cc14c81d44
  3rd February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Loughborough:-Building-construction-work./439WFM8RAC
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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