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title: "Enabling Works"
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# Enabling Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aafd2542-3277-43e1-83d9-c8fc768a797c

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has completed a tender process for "Enabling Works", a construction project valued at £492,015.46, associated with the new Engineering Block. This procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically classified as "Construction work". The tender period ended on 28 August 2018, with the contract commencing shortly after on 29 August and concluding on 30 August 2018. The procurement method was a direct approach, executed as a single tender action below the threshold.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth in the construction sector, particularly for businesses specialising in enabling works and related construction activities. Companies that focus on similar projects, including established construction firms like BAM Construction Limited, may find valuable prospects in engaging with higher education institutions. Small and medium enterprises, despite being excluded as suitable under this tender, can still benefit from networking and potential subcontracting arrangements in future similar projects.

## Notice

Enabling Works Phase 1 cost for the new Engineering Block prior to the main contract being agreed. Part of UWE Tender UWE/032/2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85dea871-c8a2-4265-ab9d-6b7895ef25fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2018 - 30 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £492,015 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £492,015 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAM CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85dea871-c8a2-4265-ab9d-6b7895ef25fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85dea871-c8a2-4265-ab9d-6b7895ef25fd
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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