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title: "K.A.V.E. - Conversion of Keele Active Virtual Environment Facility"
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# K.A.V.E. - Conversion of Keele Active Virtual Environment Facility

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1e81266-7064-4d9e-9822-175db090210c

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## Summary

Keele University is inviting tenders for the project titled "K.A.V.E. - Conversion of Keele Active Virtual Environment Facility". This procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically focusing on building installation work. The tender process is currently active and follows an open procurement method, with tenders required to be submitted electronically by 4th April 2018. The project aims to remodel existing spaces into laboratory research and teaching facilities, with a contract period that spans from 8th May 2018 to 31st August 2018. The total contract value is set at £70,000, and the work is to be carried out in Keele, Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in construction and building installation projects, enhancing their portfolio and visibility in the sector. Businesses with experience in educational facility conversions, laboratory installations, or general construction work could find this tender particularly advantageous. Given the scope of the project, firms that specialise in modernising academic environments and are adept at managing projects within budget constraints will be well-positioned to compete successfully.

## Notice

Conversion of teaching space. Tenders are invited for the re-modelling of the Keele Active Virtual Environment (K.A.V.E) teaching space at Keele University. This will include the conversion of 2 no. existing rooms presently occupied by the K.A.V.E. on the ground floor of the Jack Ashley Building into Laboratory Research and teaching space, along with forming a postgraduate write up room. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via:https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home. Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7985847d-5136-4477-98eb-4125c3ee10f9 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 May 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45300000 - Building installation work

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2018 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7985847d-5136-4477-98eb-4125c3ee10f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7985847d-5136-4477-98eb-4125c3ee10f9
  2nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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