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# University of Sunderland - Major Capital Contractor Framework - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bff4af72-0648-4208-abcc-1d258f86513c

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has completed the award process for the "Major Capital Contractor Framework," aiming to enhance service quality and promote partnerships across the region. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was officially documented on 8th February 2019, with contracts commencing on 7th January 2019 and set to conclude on 31st January 2022. This project falls under the construction industry category and is located in Sunderland, North East England, with an emphasis on various construction-related services.

This framework presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in construction and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in areas such as mechanical installations, building construction, and architectural services would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders under this framework, as the University seeks to develop efficient, high-quality facilities that fulfill emerging requirements and contribute to the regeneration of Sunderland City Centre.

## Notice

Framework Objectives The University of Sunderland Estates and Facilities wish to develop Framework Agreements for the procurement of the stated services to meet the following key objectives:- i) To stimulate and encourage the development and sharing of good practices between appointed contractor, framework consultants and the Estates and Facilities team, integrating outputs into all areas of activity. ii) To demonstrate improvements in service quality delivered to key identified stakeholder groups. iii) To promote shared understanding and values integrating key University activities to deliver the stated objectives. iv) To demonstrate increased value from the procurement of campus development projects and programmes. Measurable improvements in the delivery of construction projects will be a key output in defining the success of the framework agreements and shall include: i) Reduction in project costs ii) Reduction in projects risk iii) Reduction in project delivery programmes iv) Reduction in building defects and rectification times v) Improved design solutions for any given project budget vi) Improved stakeholder experience Framework Activity The quality of the University estate and associated facilities are now major contributors to the perception of the University as an excellent higher education provider. The success delivered through the development of its campus environments has made the University one of the lead partners in the regeneration of Sunderland City Centre. This place shaping role has been reinforced by the designation of the City of Sunderland as a 'new kind of University City' under the Economic Masterplan. The key challenges over the period ahead include: o To provide efficient high quality learning, teaching, working, living and leisure facilities on the two main campus sites; Sir Tom Cowie Campus and City Campus. o Partnership opportunities are continuing to be explored throughout the city and wider region with further potential development opportunities envisaged. o Continued regeneration of the main campus environments. o Responding to strategic change initiatives to secure a sustainable future for the University. o Working with civic, regional, national and international partners both in the public and private sectors to innovate and exploit opportunity for mutual long term benefits. The University non-residential estate comprises 30 buildings with an approximate total gross floor space of 90,000m2 over two main campus sites inclusive of residential accommodation. A key challenge for the University will be to respond to emerging requirements. The projects must demonstrate from the outset and throughout the design and construction process that the spaces from which we operate have the potential to accommodate future changes. Any commissions under this Contract or framework maybe subject to external fundi...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5114362-b0f5-48a0-86d0-426169453343 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BRIMS CONSTRUCTION; CLUGSTON CONSTRUCTION; ENGIE REGENERATION; ESH CONSTRUCTION; ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 45341000 - Erection of railings
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45410000 - Plastering work
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 45430000 - Floor and wall covering work
- 45440000 - Painting and glazing work
- 45450000 - Other building completion work
- 45510000 - Hire of cranes with operator
- 45520000 - Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2019 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5114362-b0f5-48a0-86d0-426169453343

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5114362-b0f5-48a0-86d0-426169453343
  8th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/

## Provenance

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