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title: "Minor Works Services (for schemes up to PS1m ex vat)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045562"
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buyer: "NEUPC LTD"
published: "2025-03-28"
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# Minor Works Services (for schemes up to PS1m ex vat)

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045562

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## Summary

NEUPC Ltd has initiated a public procurement process titled "Minor Works Services (for schemes up to £1m ex VAT)" under the construction work industry category. This tender involves appointing a pool of contractors for the provision of minor works services for the NE5 group of Universities in North-East England, which includes institutions such as Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, and Teesside Universities. The procurement stage is currently active, with the framework agreement having a contract period of up to four years, including possible extensions. The tender invites electronic and written submissions by 29 May 2024, with contracts potentially starting the same day. The minor works involve refurbishment and improvement schemes across various university buildings, including laboratories, lecture theatres, libraries, offices, and student accommodations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in construction and refurbishment work, allowing them to secure contracts worth up to £1m and potentially expand their business by serving prestigious university clients. The procurement process encourages SME participation by considering this framework suitable for such economic operators. Businesses specialising in refurbishment, plant upgrades, and various minor construction projects would find this tender particularly beneficial. Additionally, since the framework may involve European Union and other external funding, businesses could further enhance their experience working with diverse funding streams. Overall, this tender provides substantial potential for business growth in the education sector.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement to appoint a pool of contractors for the provision of Minor Works services for schemes up to PS1m ex vat to the NE5 group of Universities in the North-East. NE5 consists of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside Universities and their subsidiaries (some of which may be located outside the North-East of England). The nature of works will involve all aspects of minor building works (refurbishment and improvement schemes) typical of University buildings such as but not limited to Laboratories, small and complex Lecture Theatres, Libraries, cafe and commercial kitchens, offices (individual and open plan), public areas, meeting rooms, conference rooms, student accommodation, plant areas, etc.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A Framework Agreement to appoint a pool of contractors for the provision of Minor Works services for schemes up to PS1m ex vat to the NE5 group of Universities in the North-East. NE5 consists of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside Universities and their subsidiaries (some of which may be located outside the North-East of England). The nature of works will involve all aspects of minor building works (refurbishment and improvement schemes) typical of University buildings such as but not limited to Laboratories, small and complex Lecture Theatres, Libraries, cafe and commercial kitchens, offices (individual and open plan), public areas, meeting rooms, conference rooms, student accommodation, plant areas, etc. Additional information: Future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union funding, ERDF/ESF and other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.

Renewal: Any Framework Agreement concluded as a result of this exercise will be for a fixed period of two (2) years, with possible extensions of up to 24 months, subject to satisfactory performance, making a possible maximum contract period of four (4) years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011745-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEUPC LTD |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 5QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | APTUS CONSTRUCTION; ARCAS BUILDING SOLUTIONS; BRITCON (UK; GEOFFREY ROBINSON; LIVECO LTD T/A VEST CONSTRUCTION; SENDRIG CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45259900 - Plant upgrade work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011745-2025
- 26 Apr 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013581-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://neupc.delta-esourcing.com
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=899619717
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Construction-work./2C4QUZ9A55
- https://www.neupc.delta-esourcing.com

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