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title: "New Anatomy Suite, Edith Cavell Building"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0438c9"
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# New Anatomy Suite, Edith Cavell Building

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0438c9

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has awarded a contract for the construction of a new anatomy suite located in the Edith Cavell Building on Norwich Research Park, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UU. This construction work, classified under CPV code 45000000, aims to update and expand the existing facilities that have been in operation for approximately 20 years. The procurement process for this project, initiated through an open procedure, is in the award update and contract update stage as of 7 August 2024, with the contract officially signed on 8 July 2024. The main contractor, R G Carter Ltd, has been selected to carry out the works over a period of 504 days, with a contract value of £4,684,261.27 GBP. This project meets new standards set by the EU and WHO, addressing increased teaching requirements, additional courses, advancements in technological methods, and updated health and safety regulations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for construction firms with expertise in educational and healthcare facility projects. Companies specialising in state-of-the-art construction, innovative teaching technology, and compliance with stringent health and safety standards will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. With a substantial budget and a clear focus on modernising facilities to meet current and future educational standards, firms can leverage their expertise to deliver high-quality outcomes. The collaboration with the University of East Anglia, a well-respected educational institution, also offers potential long-term partnerships and visibility within the industry.

## Notice

The University of East Anglia's Anatomy suite has been in operation for circa 20 years. It is HTA registered and during this period it has undergone 3 upgrades to ensure it was fit for purpose and compliant, the last works being undertaken in 2013. It is currently sited within the Queens buildings and totals 335 m2. To allow for a proposed expansion in Courses delivered and to meet new standards of "Chemical working exposure levels" set by both the EU and WHO, the existing suite requires redevelopment to meet its proposed needs. * Increased numbers for Teaching, * Additional courses provided * Changes in technological teaching methods * Changes to reflect Health and Safety legislation * Changes in Embalming methods to reduce WEL levels for both staff and students. The University has completed a feasibility study to determine the best solution / location for this expansion. The study identified that the preferred option is The Edith Cavell Building on West Campus. This contract award is for the Main Contractor to build the anatomy suite

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of East Anglia's Anatomy suite has been in operation for circa 20 years. It is HTA registered and during this period it has undergone 3 upgrades to ensure it was fit for purpose and compliant, the last works being undertaken in 2013. It is currently sited within the Queens buildings and totals 335 m2. To allow for a proposed expansion in Courses delivered and to meet new standards of "Chemical working exposure levels" set by both the EU and WHO, the existing suite requires redevelopment to meet its proposed needs. * Increased numbers for Teaching, * Additional courses provided * Changes in technological teaching methods * Changes to reflect Health and Safety legislation * Changes in Embalming methods to reduce WEL levels for both staff and students. The University has completed a feasibility study to determine the best solution / location for this expansion. The study identified that the preferred option is The Edith Cavell Building on West Campus. This contract award is for the Main Contractor to build the anatomy suite.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024864-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2024 - 26 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,724,728 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R G CARTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 12:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024864-2024
- 10 Jul 2024 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021076-2024
- 9 Feb 2024 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004411-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Login
- https://www.uea.ac.uk

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