--- title: "Construction of the York Global Initiative for Safe Autonomy Building" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-def03af9-17eb-40fb-8f5a-ce8f44f29cef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-def03af9-17eb-40fb-8f5a-ce8f44f29cef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-def03af9-17eb-40fb-8f5a-ce8f44f29cef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-def03af9-17eb-40fb-8f5a-ce8f44f29cef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK" published: "2019-12-09" --- # Construction of the York Global Initiative for Safe Autonomy Building Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-def03af9-17eb-40fb-8f5a-ce8f44f29cef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-def03af9-17eb-40fb-8f5a-ce8f44f29cef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-def03af9-17eb-40fb-8f5a-ce8f44f29cef.json) ## Summary The University of York is seeking tenders for the construction of the York Global Initiative for Safe Autonomy Building, a significant project designed to accommodate new research laboratories and office space for up to 120 staff and students. This procurement falls under the category of construction work, specifically focusing on buildings related to education and research, with a contract value estimated between £9.5 million and £10.5 million. The tender stage is currently active, with submissions due by 9 January 2020. The project is expected to commence on 10 April 2020 and complete by 10 April 2021, located at the University’s Heslington East Campus in York, UK. This tender uses a selective procurement method, employing a restricted procedure due to its value exceeding the threshold for public contracts. This project presents a prime opportunity for construction firms, particularly those with experience in academic and laboratory building projects, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in state-of-the-art building technologies, sustainable construction practices, and safety verification for complex facilities will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. The establishment of the Global Initiative for Safe Autonomy aims to address critical research questions in robotics and autonomous systems, enabling participating contractors to contribute to innovative projects that could enhance their reputation and expand their market reach in the burgeoning field of autonomous technologies. ## Notice The University of York has a requirement for a new research building, close to its Piazza Learning Centre on the University's Heslington East Campus. The new building will house the Global Initiative for Safe Autonomy. The proposed building is being funded by an award from UK Research Partnership Investment Fund, and investment from the University of York. The aim of the research to be carried out within the new building is to address one of the most scientifically challenging research questions of the 21st Century: the design, development, verification, safety and communications for robotics and connected autonomous systems. This will be the first facility in the UK dedicated to this challenge and will enable world-leading contributions to this scientific field and accelerate the adoption of these novel technologies, contributing to the UK's economic competitiveness. In order to deliver the Global Initiative for Safe Autonomy's research, the University has identified a need for dedicated research laboratories and new office accommodation for up to 120 staff and postgraduate students. This will enable the permanent co-location of staff and postgraduate students from the departments of Computer Science, Electronics Engineering and Physics, and also expansion in this growing research area. In the last 2 years, the University has received significant funding in this area from philanthropic foundations, research funding councils, and industrial partners. The building will provide: Flexible and reconfigurable laboratories to accommodate research at varying scales Laboratories that will be used for research into robotics and autonomous systems, with a particular focus on: design, verification, assurance, safety, simulation, digital forensics, advanced communications via high altitude platforms and underwater systems, quantum communications. An outdoor yard that will occasionally be used for testing autonomous vehicles, setting up realistic stage sets for inspections, and for deploying a helikite (tethered balloon-like device). An outdoor space on the building's upper floor that will occasionally be used to deploy a helikite (tethered balloon-like device), and will also house a telescope for observation and communication with satellites. A seminar room for up to 50 persons (making use of the nearby Piazza Learning Centre and Ron Cooke Hub for catering and larger meeting / teaching room provision. Academic, administrative and researcher office space. An entrance reception space leading to a shared collaboration space, which will occasionally be used to host receptions and technology demonstrations. This flexible collaboration space will be designed to draw in researchers from York and beyond, from academic, industrial and government sectors, with the potential to host international visitors. The scheme is scheduled for delivery in Spring 2021. The Universit... Additional information: Selection Questionnaire and other documents are available to download from the In-Tend portal at; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home Delivery Notes Works to be completed at the University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description The University has been awarded a capital grant by the Research Partnership Investment Fund (RPIF) for this project. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25835f98-de8f-4d2f-88df-c7f18dd01845 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Apr 2020 - 10 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,500,000 | | 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 YORK | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO10 5DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Hull Road | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work - 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research - 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings - 45214600 - Construction work for research buildings - 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work - 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work ## Release History - 9 Dec 2019 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25835f98-de8f-4d2f-88df-c7f18dd01845 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25835f98-de8f-4d2f-88df-c7f18dd01845 9th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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