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# Design & Fit-out of Brunel Engine Shed - Awarded Contract

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd55a41c-e0a8-4ba3-8137-01ffff13415e

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire New University has awarded a contract for the design and fit-out of the Brunel Engine Shed in High Wycombe, HP13 6NE. The project, classified under the construction industry category, involves converting the Grade II listed building into offices, a café/bistro, catering facilities, and an educational space. The successful contractor, OD Interiors Limited, will complete the building from its current shell state, ensuring high-quality specifications, including an EPC rating of B and a SKA rating of Gold or equivalent. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and important dates include the tender period ending on 4th June 2024 and the contract running from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £2,000,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in high-quality construction and fit-out projects. Businesses with expertise in handling Grade II listed buildings and those offering innovative design solutions will find this project highly suitable. The focus on creating a community space with a selection of tenants and local partnerships further suggests ongoing opportunities for businesses connected to office space management, catering, and event services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, making it an excellent chance for smaller enterprises to expand their portfolios by collaborating with an esteemed educational institution.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire New University invited tenders for stage 5 Design and Fit out of Brunel Engine Shed, Station Approach, High Wycombe, HP13 6NE. The University wishes to appoint a main contractor to carry out the works at the Brunel Engine Shed for conversion into offices, cafe/bistro, back of house catering facilities and an education space for presentations and exhibitions. The Project includes a carefully curated selection of tenants and a commitment to local partnership projects, aiming to cultivate an active and participatory community including local businesses. The Brunel Engine Shed building is Grade II listed and all works have been designed/ specified with due consideration given to the status of the building and best practice in conserving the building. The University requires the works to be carried out to a high-quality specification, complete with catering facilities, feature lighting and increased insulation. Minimum EPC rating of B is required along with an independently accredited SKA rating of Gold., or an equivalent or higher rating in an equivalent ratings scheme. The building has been constructed to a shell and the main contractor will be required to complete the building from its current condition. The successful contractor will be appointed by the University under the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 Edition incorporating Amendments as included in the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e841b144-bca4-4778-a999-5538f57afab0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP11 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Wycombe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OD INTERIORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e841b144-bca4-4778-a999-5538f57afab0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e841b144-bca4-4778-a999-5538f57afab0
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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