--- title: "The Life Sciences Building Phase 1" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a546d547-25e3-4ef3-83d3-11babf6fd52f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a546d547-25e3-4ef3-83d3-11babf6fd52f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a546d547-25e3-4ef3-83d3-11babf6fd52f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a546d547-25e3-4ef3-83d3-11babf6fd52f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-04-28" --- # The Life Sciences Building Phase 1 Buyer: EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a546d547-25e3-4ef3-83d3-11babf6fd52f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a546d547-25e3-4ef3-83d3-11babf6fd52f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a546d547-25e3-4ef3-83d3-11babf6fd52f.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "The Life Sciences Building Phase 1" is being conducted by Edge Hill University, located in Ormskirk, England. This project falls under the construction industry category, specifically focusing on the design and build of facilities to support growing academic needs. The current procurement stage is planning, with an engagement end date of 9th May 2022, followed by anticipated planning approval in September 2022. Construction is projected to commence in October 2022, aiming for completion by August 2023, ahead of the new academic year. The estimated cost for the project is approximately £12 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and architectural sectors, particularly those that specialise in educational infrastructure. Companies experienced in design and build contracts, especially under a two-stage procurement process, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the scale and ambition of the project, businesses can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios, particularly in delivering innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving field of life sciences education. ## Notice PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS Edge Hill University - Life Sciences Project - Principal Contractor - Expression of Interest Edge Hill University wishes to appoint a Principal Contractor for the design and build of the proposed Life Sciences project, for which this expression of interest is the first step in that process. Background Edge Hill University has undertaken master planning of the campus, specifically in the area of the central campus, which has identified opportunities to remove facilities which are at the end of their useful life, thereby creating space to deliver new facilities which address the needs of the University. Edge Hill University has been increasing its Life Sciences provision over the last decade, most recently in Biomedical Sciences, driven by market demand and enhanced reputation. This has involved strategic managed growth of the current departments. Current facilities are no longer sufficient to support the increased, and increasing, student numbers and the growing research base. Future projections indicate a strong growth in student numbers, both domestic and international, over the coming decade. The Biology department and Medical School currently work in close and increasing alliance and will achieve most by sharing facilities and resources. The Life Sciences building is envisaged as part of the central core renovation required to provide laboratories and preparation rooms, teaching and research facilities, as well as staff offices for the Biology department and the Medical School. To facilitate research pursuits and to expand consultancy capabilities, the University will need to procure state-of-the-art equipment. Once equipped, Edge Hill University will be the only University in the North-West with these facilities, making the University one of the strongest regional research hubs for Biomedicine. The University are seeking Tenderers to participate in a procurement process to establish a contract for a Principal Contractor (to provide pre construction and design services through a PCSA Agreement and on agreement of a contract sum to deliver a Works contract (through a JCT Design and Build contract), through what is commonly termed in industry as a two-stage process, to allow a suitably qualified contractor to input into the design, buildability, phasing and logistics for this flagship scheme. This expression of interest is the first step in the procurement process for the appointment of a Principal Contractor. It is envisaged that planning approval will be granted in September 2022, with a start on site in October 2022, with completion in August 2023, in time for the start of the new academic year. The assumed net construction cost for the Life Sciences building is circa PS12M (The University do not guarantee that the quoted value will be met or exceeded). PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2250f98-b745-4ce4-af0f-abf5b2eb149a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY | | Locality | ORMSKIRK | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L39 4QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire | | Local authority | West Lancashire | | Electoral ward | Rural South | | Westminster constituency | West Lancashire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2022 at 08:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2250f98-b745-4ce4-af0f-abf5b2eb149a - 28 Apr 2022 at 07:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2250f98-b745-4ce4-af0f-abf5b2eb149a - 26 Apr 2022 at 13:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2250f98-b745-4ce4-af0f-abf5b2eb149a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2250f98-b745-4ce4-af0f-abf5b2eb149a 28th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72f33198-bc58-46e9-9f28-b4192afceb44 Full explanation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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