--- title: "T696 Towers Refurbishment (Phase One Bertrand Russell)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-baff34fb-2547-4bb8-9c29-d243445d61e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-baff34fb-2547-4bb8-9c29-d243445d61e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-baff34fb-2547-4bb8-9c29-d243445d61e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-baff34fb-2547-4bb8-9c29-d243445d61e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2018-05-03" --- # T696 Towers Refurbishment (Phase One Bertrand Russell) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baff34fb-2547-4bb8-9c29-d243445d61e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-baff34fb-2547-4bb8-9c29-d243445d61e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-baff34fb-2547-4bb8-9c29-d243445d61e6.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is currently accepting tenders for the "T696 Towers Refurbishment (Phase One Bertrand Russell)" project, located at Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th June 2018. The project, classified under the Building Installation Work category, has a total budget of £6,000,000 and follows a selective procurement method, specifically the Restricted procedure due to its value exceeding the established threshold. The contract is scheduled to commence on 31st August 2018 and conclude by 30th September 2019. This refurbishment project presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in construction and building services, particularly those with experience in large-scale residential refurbishments. Companies offering services such as structural repairs, installation of modern amenities, and overall renovation capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of a reputable educational institution like the University of Essex enhances the prestige of this contract, making it a valuable prospect for contractors looking to expand their portfolio in the educational infrastructure sector. ## Notice Bertrand Russell Tower is located within the South Courts student accommodation area of the University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ. Bertrand Russell Tower is one of six iconic towers at the University, which provides student accommodation to over 200 students, per tower, per year. Bertrand Russell is the first of the six towers to be refurbished. It is the University's intention that the other five towers are subject to a similar scope of works over a managed timeframe. Bertrand Russell Tower has 16 levels, and is served by two lifts and a single staircase. This project involves the complete refurbishment of Bertrand Russell Tower, including but not limited to:- * Construction of a new entrance, external canopy and replacement external doors generally * Remodelling works to the ground floor of the tower, including the conversion of an existing plant room into a new student bedroom * The complete removal of all existing services within the tower, preparing for new installations * The refurbishment of all existing communal student kitchens, generally one per floor * The refurbishment of all student bedrooms, generally 16 per floor * The refurbishment of all communal WC and shower units, generally 4 x WC, and 2 x showers per floor * New services installations complete with a new sprinkler/misting system * Replacement of all existing glazed window units, including the provision of new curtain walling to the front elevation of the building * Replacement roof covering works * Construction of a new plant room, suitably designed to accommodate services for both Bertrand Russell Tower and the neighbouring Eddington Tower * Replacement lifts * Installation of new student bedroom furniture (approximately 237 nr bedrooms) * Minor structural repairs and alterations as required to suit the above * Minor associated external works and drainage Additional information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Proactis eSourcing portal at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login. PAS 91 to be completed via http://www.constructionline.co.uk/static/signup/sign-up-as-supplier.html/ Any new suppliers to Construction line, please use code 1NCIVG. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7525538d-46bf-481d-a620-fb99e1d1555a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45300000 - Building installation work - 45400000 - Building completion work ## Release History - 3 May 2018 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7525538d-46bf-481d-a620-fb99e1d1555a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7525538d-46bf-481d-a620-fb99e1d1555a 3rd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Proactis Log In Details ## Notice URLs - http://www.constructionline.co.uk/static/signup/sign-up-as-supplier.html/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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