--- title: "Chemistry Phase 1 Renovations - Early Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6356428-c4ff-4316-a750-d45b3af09eec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6356428-c4ff-4316-a750-d45b3af09eec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6356428-c4ff-4316-a750-d45b3af09eec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6356428-c4ff-4316-a750-d45b3af09eec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2024-01-12" --- # Chemistry Phase 1 Renovations - Early Engagement Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6356428-c4ff-4316-a750-d45b3af09eec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6356428-c4ff-4316-a750-d45b3af09eec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6356428-c4ff-4316-a750-d45b3af09eec.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is planning Chemistry Phase 1 Renovations - Early Engagement. The project involves renovating Chemistry Northeast, Richard Roberts, and Dainton buildings, including internal refurbishments, cladding, and creating new research laboratories. The estimated construction value is £12m exc. VAT. The procurement route is via a single stage JCT D&B contract, with the tender scheduled for issue in July 2024 for a 12-week period. The final appointment will be made in November 2024. The engagement end date is set for 24th January 2024. The University will host a project open day on 24th January 2024 to allow interested parties to view the buildings and meet the pre-construction team. This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses interested in refurbishment work in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) businesses are well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties should contact Andy Mansell, Senior Project Manager at Turner & Townsend, for further information and to attend the project open day. The University of Sheffield is the contracting authority managing this procurement process outside the Public Contracts Regulations, creating a chance for businesses to contribute to sustainable building upgrades and modernization of academic facilities. ## Notice Project Description: The existing University of Sheffield Chemistry Department comprises of five buildings: Chemistry North, Chemistry Northeast, Chemistry West, Dainton and Richard Roberts, all of which are interconnected. The scope of Chemistry Phase 1 works includes Chemistry Northeast (renovation of external envelope and full internal refurbishment), Richard Roberts (re-cladding of facade, internal refurbishment of C and D floor) and Dainton (internal refurbishment of reception area). Chemistry Northeast is to undergo an internal strip out, followed by creation of new research laboratories, associated ancillary spaces and write-up space. The external envelope is to be restored and upgraded to meet with the University's SBS (Sustainable Building Standard) requirements. Richard Roberts C-Floor will have an internal refurbishment of existing offices. D-Floor will undergo a partial strip out of existing PGR space to create new open plan PGR space, welfare spaces, storage, and lockers. Existing Portland stone cladding is to be removed and reclad along with thermal upgrades to meet with the University's SBS requirements. Dainton reception area (C-Floor) is to undergo a strip out of existing WCs and office spaces, to create a new entrance area and reception, WC facilities and office space. Procurement Route: The current intended procurement route for this project is via a single stage JCT D&B contract although this is to be confirmed. The tender is scheduled for issue in July 2024 for a 12-week period. The final appointment will be made in Nov 24. Project Values: Estimated Construction Value - PS12m exc. VAT. There will be a project open day scheduled for 24th January 24 from 11am until 4pm to allow interested parties to view the existing buildings and their current designs, this will also be an opportunity to meet the pre-construction team and gain further knowledge on the project. Should you be interested in attending this open day please contact Andy Mansell, Senior Project Manager, Turner & Townsend on 07812 704093. Additional information: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. This early engagement notice is regarding a potential procurement opportunity that will operate outside of the Public Contracts Regulations named above and will not be subject to them. The University is advertising this opportunity in Contracts Finder on a voluntary basis and does not undertake any obligation to comply with the regulations (as defined above). It reserves its rights, in full, to adapt or step outside the procedures in the procurement regulations as the University considers necessary to fulfil it's requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e4d2d3-1a36-4b41-8e42-a4986565e6fd | | 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 | 12 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jan 2024 | | 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 SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 12 Jan 2024 at 12:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e4d2d3-1a36-4b41-8e42-a4986565e6fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e4d2d3-1a36-4b41-8e42-a4986565e6fd 12th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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