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title: "Thornton Science Park Development - PIN"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Thornton Science Park Development - PIN

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1320c02-1bde-4f0a-b63f-cd240c524638

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## Summary

The University of Chester is initiating a Public Interest Notice (PIN) for the Thornton Science Park Development project, which falls under the engineering and construction industry category. The project aims to develop an additional 400,000 square feet of commercial floorspace at the Thornton Science Park site, located in Chester, England, North West UK. Currently in the planning stage, interested parties should note that the engagement end date is set for 3 November 2019. A site visit for prospective partners will be organised to discuss the University’s vision for the site further.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for developers and investors looking to expand in the construction and real estate sectors. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in the tender process, as the project will require ongoing estate management services alongside development. Collaborating with the University of Chester can enhance business growth through strategic partnerships in this significant development endeavour.

## Notice

The University of Chester is seeking a developer/investor partner to work collaboratively with the Universityof Chester in achieving its vision of developing the Thornton Science Park site by delivering an additional400 000 sq ft of commercial floorspace. The University is also looking for a partner to deliver on-going estatemanagement services at the site. The precise structure will be agreed with the developer/investor partner, butthe partner will be required to enter into a development agreement and facilities management agreement withthe University of Chester obliging the development partner to carry out works to the site in order to procure thedevelopment of the site and to also provide the on-going facilities management. The intention is for the University of Chester to run a site visit/open day for any prospective development partners to outline the University of Chester's vision for the site. Further information of this is available upon request from Justin Anderson of Cushman and Wakefield.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca10608e-f1ad-4e6a-9c67-9708876f68c4 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2019 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 70110000 - Development services of real estate
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2019 at 15:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca10608e-f1ad-4e6a-9c67-9708876f68c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca10608e-f1ad-4e6a-9c67-9708876f68c4
  2nd October 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www1.chester.ac.uk/business-growth/locations/thornton-science-park

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