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title: "Extension and Refurbishment of Hepworth House to accommodate for the new Centre of Eyecare Excellence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e40d"
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# Extension and Refurbishment of Hepworth House to accommodate for the new Centre of Eyecare Excellence

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e40d

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Extension and Refurbishment of Hepworth House to accommodate the new Centre of Eyecare Excellence." This project, categorised under construction work (CPV: 45000000), focuses on consolidating current optometry sites into a single, enhanced facility. Located at the University of Plymouth in the UK, the procurement was executed through an open procedure, with contracting stages transitioning from tenders being accepted until 21st March 2025 to the contract being awarded and signed on 5th May 2025. Key performance criteria were weighted with a significant emphasis on quality (80%) over price (20%).

As a completed tender, this project presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the construction and refurbishment sectors, particularly those skilled in educational infrastructure or specialised medical facilities development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as the supplier Obedair, who are adept in high-quality refurbishment and capable of adhering to stringent quality standards, are ideal candidates to compete for similar future contracts. The project underscores the potential for growth in businesses that can offer innovative solutions and exceptional quality in construction works, paving the way for establishing reliable partnerships with public sector institutions like the University of Plymouth.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth Project Brief is to facilitate the expansion of Optometry within the School of Health Professions that will involve the relocation of two existing optometry sites into the one main building at Hepworth House, which will provide the new Centre for Eye-care Excellence.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Plymouth Project Brief is to facilitate the expansion of Optometry within the School of Health Professions that will involve the relocation of two existing optometry sites into the one main building at Hepworth House, which will provide the new Centre for Eye-care Excellence.

Renewal: Extension may be needed in case of project overrun

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045145-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,580,017 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OBEDAIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045145-2025
- 19 Feb 2025 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005866-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://obedair.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90379&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

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