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title: "GB-Boulby: UKRI-1230 Boulby Mine Toilet Refurbishment"
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# GB-Boulby: UKRI-1230 Boulby Mine Toilet Refurbishment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e34b5f5a-ef64-403e-b2c7-b5106dca9371

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GB-Boulby: UKRI-1230 Boulby Mine Toilet Refurbishment" is initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), focusing on refurbishment work within the construction industry. The project is located at the Boulby Mine facility in the North East of England. Currently in the Tender stage, the procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 15 January 2021. The estimated budget for the contract ranges between £60,000 and £80,000 excluding VAT, with the contract period expected to commence on 29 January 2021 and conclude by 31 March 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in a significant refurbishment project, enhancing their portfolio in the construction sector. Businesses with expertise in building refurbishment, particularly those experienced in installing fixtures and fittings for public conveniences, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could potentially foster long-term relationships with UKRI, positioning these businesses favorably for future public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Boulby Underground Laboratory is a multi-disciplinary deep underground science facility operated by the UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) working in partnership with ICL UK. Boulby is one of just a handful of facilities world-wide suitable for hosting ultra-low background and deep underground science projects. Boulby is a special place for science. It is 'a quiet place in the Universe', where studies can be carried out almost entirely free of interference from natural background radiation, in particular from natural 'cosmic rays' which perpetually bombard the Earth's surface. This requirement is for the removal of existing items and refurbishment of one of the facilities ground level toilet blocks at the Boulby Mine facility. The work will include; Deconstruction of complete toilet block which includes disabled toilet, cleaning cupboard and male toilets. This will include the removal of a number of stud walls, toilets, sinks, urinals, doors, tiles, mirrors, units and flooring. New soundproof wall to be constructed in place of where disabled toilet was creating, the shell of the toilet block. Air vent on exterior wall to be removed and blocked up. Blocking up of the initial entrance to the toilets when first entering the building. Installation of a new window matching the same profile as per the rest of the building (Polar windows supplier). Same size as the adjacent male changing room. New tiling to go on each wall to match the same profile as the new refurbishment in male and female changing room. Ceiling to be painted white. Flooring to be installed matching the same profile as the newly refurbed male and female changing rooms. Installation of 4 new unisex cubicles (approx. 1.5m wide and 1.7m deep) each containing toilet and a hand washing facility. Adjoining walls to be constructed from soundproof material as for privacy reasons. A soundproof door on each toilet cubicle. Large cleaning cupboard to be constructed with a built in sink with a large basin accessible for a bucket etc to sit in with both hot and cold running water. (refer to Spec for full list of requirements) The work is estimated to be in the region of approximately PS60K to PS80K GBP excluding VAT. Please refer to the full set of tender documents for the complete scope of work and contract terms. UKRI will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. Please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8S6HS78D4T and the follow the instructions to 'Login'. You can also register to Delta via this page. Please note it is your responsibility to utilise the Delta message service on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. 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/96a4c93f-f861-4741-9e25-07bd4d04afa5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a4c93f-f861-4741-9e25-07bd4d04afa5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a4c93f-f861-4741-9e25-07bd4d04afa5
  23rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Boulby:-UKRI-1230-Boulby-Mine-Toilet-Refurbishment/8S6HS78D4T
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8S6HS78D4T

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