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title: "Tender for the manufacture of a Cross Laminated Timber Structure for the AUB Innovation Studio"
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# Tender for the manufacture of a Cross Laminated Timber Structure for the AUB Innovation Studio

Buyer: ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e980bd54-70de-412f-8597-d9fb6021e966

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Arts University Bournemouth, is currently at the tender stage for a project titled "Tender for the manufacture of a Cross Laminated Timber Structure for the AUB Innovation Studio." This construction project is located in Dorset, within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is classified under the industry category of "Construction work for university buildings" and has a value of £650,000, with a minimum bid amount set at £550,000. The tender period closes on 28th August 2018, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 17th September 2018, lasting until 31st July 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is especially accessible for a wide range of potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specializing in timber structures. Companies that have expertise in prefabricated construction materials and experience with projects involving university infrastructure may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering a competitive environment that can lead to growth and development in the digital and creative industries of Dorset.

## Notice

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has secured funding from Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (DLEP) to build a new state-of-the art incubation facility to support and develop digital and creative industries throughout Dorset. Through this tender the University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contract to manufacture, supply and erect the Contemporary and bespoke Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) structure. CRAB Studio has been appointed as architects to design the Innovation Studio and have sought to develop a building which is both functional and inspiring. AKTII are the structural engineers for the project and have designed and engineered the cross laminated structure. Prefabricated CLT will form the main construction material. PT Projects are the University's Quantity Surveyors and Contract Administrators for this project and are assisting the University in this procurement process. The successful contractor will be appointed as a domestic Sub-Contractor (yet to be selected) under the terms of the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract Without Quantities and With Contractor Design

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34ab364-cc99-41cc-a5ae-d6eb391857c1 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| 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 | ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH |
| Locality | DORSET |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44191200 - Laminated wood
- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34ab364-cc99-41cc-a5ae-d6eb391857c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34ab364-cc99-41cc-a5ae-d6eb391857c1
  1st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG155081
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aub.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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