--- title: "New Lecture Theatre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e48b67e6-7668-4081-bc37-3731a058fb9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e48b67e6-7668-4081-bc37-3731a058fb9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e48b67e6-7668-4081-bc37-3731a058fb9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e48b67e6-7668-4081-bc37-3731a058fb9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER" published: "2019-04-01" --- # New Lecture Theatre Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e48b67e6-7668-4081-bc37-3731a058fb9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e48b67e6-7668-4081-bc37-3731a058fb9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e48b67e6-7668-4081-bc37-3731a058fb9f.json) ## Summary Lancaster University is initiating the procurement process for the construction of a New Lecture Theatre at its Bailrigg Campus, located in Lancaster, LA1 4YW. The university seeks to appoint a Principal Contractor for this project, which requires the provision of a 400-seat lecture theatre. The closed tender process will invite formal Expressions of Interest, with responses due by 25th April 2019. The contract is set to begin on 7th October 2019 and aims for completion by 7th August 2020, ensuring readiness for academic activities in October 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure designed for works classified under construction, with a project value estimated at £3.5 million. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in educational infrastructure, to expand their portfolios. Companies that can fulfil the dual roles of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015 would be particularly suited for this procurement. The project may also appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience partnering in prior educational or community building projects, making this an ideal avenue for growth in the competitive construction market. ## Notice FORMAL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED PRIOR TO THE RUNNING OF A CLOSED TENDER: Lancaster University intends to appoint a Principal Contractor for its new Lecture Theatre project, to provide a 400 seat lecture theatre located west of John Creed Avenue and east of the University Spine. The intention is to locate the theatre in the central space framed by the FASS and chemistry buildings. The space will connect with the Spine and provide high quality landscaped areas surrounding the new theatre building, allowing users to spill out and interact with the external environment. The new building will link with the existing FASS building, therefore requiring minor demolition, remodelling and refurbishment. The University seeks to appoint a Contractor for these works to fulfil both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2015, and proposes the architect (and current Principal Designer), and civil and structural appointments will be mandatory novations, with the mechanical and electrical appointment being retained client side. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. Mobilisation is planned to commence 7th October 2019 and the works be completed by 7th August 2020 ready for teaching to commence in October 2020. Please refer to the Expression of Interest letter for all other dates. The University is now inviting formally structured expressions of interest in the project, before running a closed tender. RESPONSES MUST BE IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT. Please download the Expression of Interest letter along with RIBA Stage 2 report, and JCT D&B 2016 Special Conditions from the University's e-tendering portal (In-Tend). RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS SAME PORTAL AND NOT EMAILED DIRECT TO THE BUYER. University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help Additional information: University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862d9a81-ea92-4843-a66f-6650ee62b4e2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2019 - 7 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | 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 LANCASTER | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 1 Apr 2019 at 19:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862d9a81-ea92-4843-a66f-6650ee62b4e2 - 4 Feb 2019 at 09:49 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/229a3bf6-935e-47bb-9f19-f87c34a0238e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862d9a81-ea92-4843-a66f-6650ee62b4e2 1st April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/229a3bf6-935e-47bb-9f19-f87c34a0238e 4th February 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ In-Tend ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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