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title: "T1004 STEPS Level 6 Life Sciences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4d4265f-9258-4e66-8450-32bcff3c9018"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# T1004 STEPS Level 6 Life Sciences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4d4265f-9258-4e66-8450-32bcff3c9018

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## Summary

The University of Essex has completed the tendering process for the "T1004 STEPS Level 6 Life Sciences" project, seeking to refurbish a teaching lab within the Biological Sciences Building. This effort entails extensive construction work, such as the demolition of internal structures, replacement of windows with curtain walling, and installation of new mechanical and electrical services including a significant electrical incoming main. This project, valued at £1,400,000, spans multiple categories within the construction industry. Located in Colchester, the contract period began on 14th August 2023 and concluded on 1st December 2023. Rose Builders Ltd has been awarded the contract following the completion stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for construction and specialized building companies with experience in educational and research facility projects. Businesses proficient in large-scale mechanical and electrical installations, as well as those capable of managing comprehensive demolition and construction operations, would be ideal candidates for similar future opportunities. Although this specific contract is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, participating in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio, positioning them favourably for larger and complex projects in the education and research sectors.

## Notice

The University of Essex is seeking tenders for a project to work within the Biological Sciences Building. The works for the STEPS project comprise of the stripping out of an existing teaching lab on the 6th floor of the Life Sciences, with benches and a number of fume cupboards and associated mechanical and electrical services to be removed along with ceilings and walls. Demolition of block and stud walls, the removal of single glazed windows and install new curtain walling. New wall construction, door sets, floor coverings and suspended ceilings. New lab benching. Install new mechanical and electrical services, including a large electrical incoming main.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1984ad7-2cfc-47f1-a92a-e72f6f40d6af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 1 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROSE BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 45400000 - Building completion work

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1984ad7-2cfc-47f1-a92a-e72f6f40d6af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1984ad7-2cfc-47f1-a92a-e72f6f40d6af
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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