--- title: "Centre of Excellence in Intelligent Automation and Robotics" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b05a2326-64a5-4c6a-89e6-1fd207b2df94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b05a2326-64a5-4c6a-89e6-1fd207b2df94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b05a2326-64a5-4c6a-89e6-1fd207b2df94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b05a2326-64a5-4c6a-89e6-1fd207b2df94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)" published: "2020-05-06" --- # Centre of Excellence in Intelligent Automation and Robotics Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b05a2326-64a5-4c6a-89e6-1fd207b2df94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b05a2326-64a5-4c6a-89e6-1fd207b2df94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b05a2326-64a5-4c6a-89e6-1fd207b2df94.json) ## Summary The University of Salford is seeking contractors for the construction of a new Centre of Excellence in Intelligent Automation and Robotics, with a total budget of £11.5 million. This procurement falls under the category of building construction work and is currently in the tender stage, with bids due by 26 June 2020. The project entails demolishing an existing building, developing the existing design to a detailed stage, and constructing the new centre to achieve a BREEAM rating of 70+. Contractors interested in this opportunity can access full tender documentation on the InTend portal. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for construction companies, particularly those specialising in research and development facility construction. Businesses with experience in demolishing existing structures and executing detailed designs aligned with sustainable building standards would be particularly well-suited to compete. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement plans to engage a diverse range of bidders to foster competitiveness and innovation in the delivery of the project. ## Notice The University of Salford is seeking to select a Contractor to undertake works for their new Centre of Excellence in Intelligent Automation & Robotics facility which will expand the already established world leading work being undertaken by The University of Salford. The works will consist of the demolition of an existing 2-storey building (Technology House), taking the existing RIBA Stage 3 Design and developing it further through to RIBA Stage 4 and constructing the new research and development centre which will need to achieve a BREEAM rating of 70+. The works will be tendered via a two-stage tendering process as follows: - Stage 1: * Demolition of the existing "Technology House" two storey building, as detailed in Appendix A & B of this Tender document. * Taking the existing RIBA Stage 3 design and developing it through to a RIBA Stage 4 detailed design. The Contractor will be expected to take full design responsibility and will need to obtain all notices in connection with the construction of the Centre. * Contractor to state the overhead and profit percentage that will apply to the works Stage 2: * The construction of the Centre of Excellence in Intelligent Automation & Robotics. For full tender documentation and to express an interest in this tender please visit the University of Salford's InTend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home. Additional information: For full tender documentation and to express an interest in this tender, please visit the InTend portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82c4bac-8f23-4c8f-8c4c-28c7840936a9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2020 - 1 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,500,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M5 4WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Ordsall | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work ## Release History - 6 May 2020 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82c4bac-8f23-4c8f-8c4c-28c7840936a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82c4bac-8f23-4c8f-8c4c-28c7840936a9 6th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home InTend Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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