--- title: "Prior Information Notice - Minor Works Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d538" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d538" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d538.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d538.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH" published: "2025-01-22" --- # Prior Information Notice - Minor Works Framework Agreement Buyer: ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d538 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d538) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d538.json) ## Summary Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is planning a procurement process to establish a Minor Works Framework Agreement focused on building installation work. This procurement falls under the industry category of building installation (CPV 45300000) and is aimed at the Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch area (UKK24). Currently in the planning stage, a Market Engagement Event is scheduled to be held on Friday, 7th March 2025, with the formal tender expected to follow in the next 3 to 4 months. Interested businesses can register online and engage with AUB during this preliminary phase, with further communications set to be issued by early March 2025. The anticipated framework agreement will cover various minor works projects, each to be completed within a year and with a value under £500,000 (VAT inclusive). This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), defined as organisations with fewer than 250 employees and with financial thresholds as specified by the EU. AUB is especially keen to engage local businesses in the areas of building, mechanical, electrical, and maintenance trades. The framework aims to appoint 3 to 4 contractors, each capable of handling multiple lots of minor works, thus fostering business growth. The reserved contract for local SMEs ensures that smaller businesses in the Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch region will have a competitive edge, presenting an excellent opportunity for growth and long-term collaboration with Arts University Bournemouth. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform potential suppliers that Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) intends to tender in the next 3 to 4 months and is keen to engage with suppliers in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area prior to undertaking the formal procurement process. The formal procurement process aims to appoint 3 to 4 contractors to a framework agreement for providing minor works for its properties on a call-off basis. This framework will be used to procure various building, mechanical, electrical, maintenance, and related trades services. AUB or its appointed facilities management contractor can utilise this service for procured minor construction and related works. Minor works in this context refer to projects that will be completed within 12 months and have a total value of less than 500,000 GBP (VAT inclusive). 2. SME Eligibility This contract is reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located within the Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch area. An SME is defined as any organisation with fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than 50 million EUR or a balance sheet total less than 43 million EUR. ### Lot Information Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Minor Works Framework Agreement This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform potential suppliers that Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) intends to tender in the next 2 to 3 months and is keen to engage with suppliers in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area prior to undertaking the formal procurement process. The formal procurement process aims to appoint 3 to 4 contractors to a framework agreement for providing minor works for its properties on a call-off basis. This framework will be used to procure various building, mechanical, electrical, maintenance, and related trades services. AUB or its appointed facilities management contractor can utilise this service for procured minor construction and related works. Minor works in this context refer to projects that will be completed within 12 months and have a total value of less than 500,000 GBP (VAT inclusive). 2. SME Eligibility This contract is reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located within the Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch area. An SME is defined as any organisation with fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than 50 million EUR or a balance sheet total less than 43 million EUR. Additional information: Aligned with government public procurement policy and relevant policy codes, the framework will cover minor works across a range of trades. It is divided into four lots. Each bidder must submit bids for a minimum of three lots or all four. Building installation work Electrical installation work Insulation work Plumbing and sanitary works Fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation work Mechanical installations Pre market engagement - Building completion Work - Building Completion Work o Plastering work o Joinery and carpentry installation work o Floor and wall covering work o Painting and glazing work o 4Other building completion4 work Prior Information Notice - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators, and moving walkways o Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators, and moving walkways ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002105-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH | | Locality | DORSET | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH12 5HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods | | Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West | | Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 42416000 - Lifts, skip hoists, hoists, escalators and moving walkways - 45300000 - Building installation work - 45400000 - Building completion work ## Release History - 22 Jan 2025 at 09:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002105-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aub.ac.uk/ - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233620 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1385 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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