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title: "Lancaster University - Library Phase 3"
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# Lancaster University - Library Phase 3

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd6ea394-3cfa-493c-ad9d-037e548a9e1a

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by Lancaster University and concerns the "Library Phase 3" project, which involves significant construction work aimed at enhancing the university's facilities. The project is situated at Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW, and falls under the construction industry category (CPV code: 45000000). Currently in the Award stage, the procurement method used is a closed tender following an Expression of Interest (non-OJEU) approach. The deadline for tender submissions was on 7th May 2019, with the total project value estimated at £7,500,000 and a minimum value of £7,000,000. The contract period commenced on 4th October 2019 and is expected to conclude by 30th October 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for construction firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their services. Businesses involved in construction, design, or project management, with expertise in delivering projects that require high sustainability standards, such as achieving BREEAM ratings, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to create a new 2,600m² extension for teaching and study purposes, indicating a substantial scope for contractors to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-quality educational facilities.

## Notice

FORMAL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED PRIOR TO THE RUNNING OF A CLOSED TENDER: The University will invest in new teaching and quiet study space with a new 2,600m2 extension. The new four floor extension on the west wing south elevation (Library Avenue) will provide flexible space for teaching, informal study and student's societies on the lower ground floor. The other three floors will be additional library space with a mix of quiet study space and meeting rooms. The project must attain a BREEAM rating of Very Good and an EPC Grade B rating. The University seeks to appoint a Contractor for these works to fulfil both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer responsibilities under the CDM regulations 2015. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. 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 all attachments including the RIBA Stage 3 report, programme, 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: This notice is linked to a prior notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc0551d-b3df-4fc6-a31f-05e2841c4041

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/791c8717-58b6-473f-b402-c23a09352ca7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Expression of Interest (non-OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 11 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,746,573 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN TURNER CONSTRUCTION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2019 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/791c8717-58b6-473f-b402-c23a09352ca7
- 10 Apr 2019 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea627f09-a7c0-492a-983b-98f7002cc62c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/791c8717-58b6-473f-b402-c23a09352ca7
  22nd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea627f09-a7c0-492a-983b-98f7002cc62c
  10th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc0551d-b3df-4fc6-a31f-05e2841c4041

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