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title: "B60 Zepler Institute Expansion"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c87dfd46-57bd-4c61-be01-3a438648066c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# B60 Zepler Institute Expansion

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c87dfd46-57bd-4c61-be01-3a438648066c

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a tender process for the project titled "B60 Zepler Institute Expansion." This procurement falls under the Construction Project Management Services category and was valued at £39,500. The tender period ended on 23 November 2020, with the contract officially starting on 30 November 2020 and set to conclude by 31 October 2022. The procurement was conducted through a closed invite-only method, utilising an own framework, with delivery expected at the university’s Highfield Campus in Southampton, England.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for construction and project management firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer specialised project management services. Businesses with expertise in converting commercial properties to office spaces would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The awarded contract was delivered by Baqus Group Limited, indicating the competitive environment and potential for others in the industry to engage with academic institutions seeking similar services.

## Notice

The University sought to appoint a consultant to project manage the conversion of the former commercial retail unit formerly the bookshop in B60 into new university predominately office space for staff students and researchers of the Zepler Institute.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6e86cb-3dd3-4709-af91-b06a9d9fb0c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Closed Invite Only, Own Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAQUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71541000 - Construction project management services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6e86cb-3dd3-4709-af91-b06a9d9fb0c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6e86cb-3dd3-4709-af91-b06a9d9fb0c7
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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