--- title: "GB-Colchester: T650 Lecture Theatre Building Fire Precaution Works for the University Of Essex" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c969cbd6-ae40-4af3-9331-96ca16535f48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c969cbd6-ae40-4af3-9331-96ca16535f48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c969cbd6-ae40-4af3-9331-96ca16535f48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c969cbd6-ae40-4af3-9331-96ca16535f48.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2017-09-12" --- # GB-Colchester: T650 Lecture Theatre Building Fire Precaution Works for the University Of Essex Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c969cbd6-ae40-4af3-9331-96ca16535f48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c969cbd6-ae40-4af3-9331-96ca16535f48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c969cbd6-ae40-4af3-9331-96ca16535f48.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is initiating an open tender for the "T650 Lecture Theatre Building Fire Precaution Works" at its Colchester campus, specifically located at Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex. This procurement process aims to replace the fire detection and emergency lighting system and install a smoke extract system. Key dates to note include the deadline for tender submissions, which is midday on 20th October 2017, with construction work expected to commence on 15th November 2017 and conclude by 27th February 2018. Contractors are required to meet certain qualifications, ideally with a project value exceeding £350,000 for relevant construction categories. This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in construction and fire-prevention installation works. Businesses engaged in electrical installation and building installation services, particularly those already registered with Constructionline, will find this project to be a suitable avenue for growth. With clear pre-qualification criteria and generous timelines, firms capable of delivering the outlined fire safety improvements are encouraged to participate actively in the bidding process. ## Notice The University requests expressions of interest from suitably qualified, accredited and experienced contractors to participate in a tender exercise to deliver fire precaution works comprising of the replacement of the fire detection and emergency lighting system and installation of smoke extract system. Location: Lecture Theatre Building at the University of Essex (Colchester Campus), Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 3SQ. The successful Contractors will be required to meet the following programme: : Extract ventilation works 22nd December 2017, remainder of works 28th February 2018. The University of Essex will use Constructionline and the PAS91 Question set to reduce the administrative burden on bidders wishing to apply for this opportunity. If you are already registered with Constructionline, you will not need to complete the full PAS91 Question set, simply supply your Constructionline membership number and complete the project specific supplementary questions in the tender pack. However, you must ensure that your Constructionline profile is up to date and information held on your company is accurate and that you are registered for the work categories related to the following, with a notational value of over PS350,000 45000000 - Construction work 45300000 - Building installation work 45310000 - Electrical installation work 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works For members of Constructionline, please ensure that any changes to your Constructionline profile are made by 5pm on 17th October 2017 to ensure any changes can be made to your information held by Constructionline prior to the closing date of this notice. Applicants not currently registered with Construction-line are encouraged to do so as this will simplify the pre-qualification process. To register with Constructionline please log onto: http://www.constructionline.co.uk/static/signup/sign-up-as-supplier.html If you require any assistance with registration, please contact Anthony Feagan on +44 7712 430470 or anthony.feagan@capita.co.uk. You will need to start the registration process as soon as possible and ensure that you achieve a fully registered status by the tender closing time/date. Bidders not registered with Constructionline will not be precluded from expressing an interest in this contract notice but will need to demonstrate that they meet the pre-qualification requirements through the completion and submission of the full PAS 91 questionnaire. To request to be added to the tender event on the Delta e-sourcing portal, where the invitation to tender can be downloaded, please email procure@essex.ac.uk and ensure that you company is registered at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com The closing date for tender submissions, submitted via the Delta Portal, as directed above, is midday on 20th October 2017. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ac89374-dd97-4511-ab8d-308e1a8a5180 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2017 - 27 Feb 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 - 45000000 - Construction work - 45300000 - Building installation work - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works ## Release History - 12 Sep 2017 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ac89374-dd97-4511-ab8d-308e1a8a5180 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ac89374-dd97-4511-ab8d-308e1a8a5180 12th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-T650-Lecture-Theatre-Building-Fire-Precaution-Works-for-the-University-Of-Essex/M8HY2AE9AH Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - http://www.constructionline.co.uk/static/signup/sign-up-as-supplier.html - https://www.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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