--- title: "336 - Aston Student's Union" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e35c9b5-fe46-4c21-9d3c-229a350e25d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e35c9b5-fe46-4c21-9d3c-229a350e25d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e35c9b5-fe46-4c21-9d3c-229a350e25d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e35c9b5-fe46-4c21-9d3c-229a350e25d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-08-23" --- # 336 - Aston Student's Union Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e35c9b5-fe46-4c21-9d3c-229a350e25d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e35c9b5-fe46-4c21-9d3c-229a350e25d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e35c9b5-fe46-4c21-9d3c-229a350e25d4.json) ## Summary Aston University is currently seeking a principal contractor for the construction of a new Aston Students' Union building as part of its campus redevelopment efforts. The project, with an estimated value of £6,000,000, falls under the category of construction work for university buildings, specifically designed to enhance student facilities. This tender is at the active planning stage, with the tender period set to conclude on 29th August 2017. The new facility will be located on a site adjacent to a recently completed sports pitch within the university grounds in Birmingham, England, and is required to be operational by Easter 2019. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for construction firms, particularly those with experience in educational and mixed-use building projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement status indicates suitability for them. Businesses specialising in steel framed construction, glazing, and comprehensive fit-outs, including landscaping, can find significant opportunities to contribute to this endeavour, thereby not only enhancing their portfolio but also expanding their market reach within the educational sector. ## Notice Aston University's Estates and Capital Developments department have a mission to deliver and maintain a sustainable campus and infrastructure that enhances the student experience and provides high quality accommodation and space that is accessible, efficient, flexible and responds to the needs of all its users. Integral to the ongoing campus redevelopment master plan is the relocation of the Aston Students Union to a new location in the heart of the University campus. To enable this Aston University wish to procure via competitive tender a Principle Contractor to construct a new Aston Students' Union building. The new facility will be located on the site of what is currently known as surface car park 12, adjacent to the recently completed multi-purpose sports pitch. The building Contract will comprise a mix of single and two storey steel framed construction, curtain wall glazing, zinc cladding, block and render walls, full M&E fit out including connection of incoming and outgoing services, internal fit out including all fixtures and finishes, landscaping to the immediate vicinity, and coordination of client direct packages such as IT / AV and Furniture installation. The new Aston Student Union is required for operation in Easter 2019 and as such the Practical completion ("PC") date for works will be 29th March 2019, once the University is satisfied that the ASU is functioning in accordance with the specification and all systems have been witness tested and signed off as completed by the University and its representatives. Planning approval for the ASU was granted on 4th February 2016. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118fb824-685e-4642-b269-0495b39f6024 | | 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 | 23 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings ## Release History - 23 Aug 2017 at 13:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118fb824-685e-4642-b269-0495b39f6024 - 27 Jul 2017 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118fb824-685e-4642-b269-0495b39f6024 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118fb824-685e-4642-b269-0495b39f6024 23rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9284e80-d672-e711-80e3-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.aston.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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