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title: "The University of Hull is seeking to construct the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a specialist facility supporting low carbon innovation, which comprises a high tech engineering innovation workshop and computing facilities together with conferencing and office space, on land located at the Humber Bridgehead. Part of this facility will be dedicated to rapid prototyping PCB development, this tender covers these requirements. Your tender response must be submitted through the University's on line e-tendering system https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=UNIHULL to arrive by the date and time specified above. Late tenders will not be considered."
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# The University of Hull is seeking to construct the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a specialist facility supporting low carbon innovation, which comprises a high tech engineering innovation workshop and computing facilities together with conferencing and office space, on land located at the Humber Bridgehead. Part of this facility will be dedicated to rapid prototyping PCB development, this tender covers these requirements. Your tender response must be submitted through the University's on line e-tendering system https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=UNIHULL to arrive by the date and time specified above. Late tenders will not be considered.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HULL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aeabb820-1691-41d7-90b2-eea3106c5475

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## Summary

The University of Hull is undertaking a tender for the construction of the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a facility aimed at supporting low carbon innovation, which will include a high-tech engineering workshop and office space situated at the Humber Bridgehead in Hull, UK. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value estimated at £220,000. Interested businesses were required to submit their tender responses via the University's e-tendering system by the deadline of 12 October 2018. The contract is set to begin on 10 December 2018 and will extend for five years until 9 December 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, and innovative technologies, particularly those with experience in developing facilities for low carbon initiatives. Companies capable of providing equipment and services related to rapid prototyping and PCB development will be well-suited to compete, helping to enhance the region's innovation capabilities while potentially expanding their project portfolios.

## Notice

The University of Hull is seeking to construct the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a specialist facility supporting low carbon innovation, which comprises a high tech engineering innovation workshop and computing facilities together with conferencing and office space, on land located at the Humber Bridgehead. Part of this facility will be dedicated to rapid prototyping PCB development, this tender covers these requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d200af-a83e-42ab-81f3-640a63bcf345 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 9 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,000 |
| 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 HULL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRACKS LASER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers
- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens
- 42623000 - Milling machines
- 42636100 - Hydraulic presses

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2018 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d200af-a83e-42ab-81f3-640a63bcf345
- 12 Sep 2018 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cfd08ec-10b1-476b-9066-61aeac865935

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d200af-a83e-42ab-81f3-640a63bcf345
  7th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cfd08ec-10b1-476b-9066-61aeac865935
  12th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  University of Hull e-tendering Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=UNIHULL

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