--- title: "GB-Boulby: UKRI-1230 Boulby Mine Toilet Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c0668ab-dce5-4b37-8c34-fedc4bef540c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c0668ab-dce5-4b37-8c34-fedc4bef540c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c0668ab-dce5-4b37-8c34-fedc4bef540c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c0668ab-dce5-4b37-8c34-fedc4bef540c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2021-06-15" --- # GB-Boulby: UKRI-1230 Boulby Mine Toilet Refurbishment Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c0668ab-dce5-4b37-8c34-fedc4bef540c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c0668ab-dce5-4b37-8c34-fedc4bef540c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c0668ab-dce5-4b37-8c34-fedc4bef540c.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a tender process for the refurbishment of toilet facilities at the Boulby Mine, a scientific research location in the North East of the United Kingdom. The project, which falls under the classification of refurbishment work, has a contract value estimated between £60K and £80K excluding VAT, with the contract period set to commence on 14 June 2021 and conclude by 9 August 2021. This procurement, awarded on 8 June 2021, was carried out using an open procedure, opening opportunities for various suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and refurbishment sectors, particularly those with experience in similar projects. Potential bidders should be agile and capable of delivering high-quality refurbishments within a tight timeframe, while adhering to specific requirements for soundproofing and accessibility. SMEs that possess the necessary skills and resources to manage and execute such refurbishment contracts will particularly benefit from this opportunity to expand their business through successful collaboration with a prominent research organisation. ## Notice Boulby Underground Laboratory is a multi-disciplinary deep underground science facility operated by the UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) working in partnership with ICL UK. Boulby is one of just a handful of facilities world-wide suitable for hosting ultra-low background and deep underground science projects. Boulby is a special place for science. It is 'a quiet place in the Universe', where studies can be carried out almost entirely free of interference from natural background radiation, in particular from natural 'cosmic rays' which perpetually bombard the Earth's surface. This requirement is for the removal of existing items and refurbishment of one of the facilities ground level toilet blocks at the Boulby Mine facility. The work will include; Deconstruction of complete toilet block which includes disabled toilet, cleaning cupboard and male toilets. This will include the removal of a number of stud walls, toilets, sinks, urinals, doors, tiles, mirrors, units and flooring. New soundproof wall to be constructed in place of where disabled toilet was creating, the shell of the toilet block. Air vent on exterior wall to be removed and blocked up. Blocking up of the initial entrance to the toilets when first entering the building. Installation of a new window matching the same profile as per the rest of the building (Polar windows supplier). Same size as the adjacent male changing room. New tiling to go on each wall to match the same profile as the new refurbishment in male and female changing room. Ceiling to be painted white. Flooring to be installed matching the same profile as the newly refurbed male and female changing rooms. Installation of 4 new unisex cubicles (approx. 1.5m wide and 1.7m deep) each containing toilet and a hand washing facility. Adjoining walls to be constructed from soundproof material as for privacy reasons. A soundproof door on each toilet cubicle. Large cleaning cupboard to be constructed with a built in sink with a large basin accessible for a bucket etc to sit in with both hot and cold running water. (refer to Spec for full list of requirements) The work is estimated to be in the region of approximately PS60K to PS80K GBP excluding VAT. Please refer to the full set of tender documents for the complete scope of work and contract terms. UKRI will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. Please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8S6HS78D4T and the follow the instructions to 'Login'. You can also register to Delta via this page. Please note it is your responsibility to utilise the Delta message service on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6506f80d-48cb-46ea-9ca9-0e771c8eefde | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 9 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £42,649 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £42,649 | | 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ASHBROOK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 15 Jun 2021 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6506f80d-48cb-46ea-9ca9-0e771c8eefde ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6506f80d-48cb-46ea-9ca9-0e771c8eefde 15th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=602401109 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8S6HS78D4T ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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