---
title: "RFI for a Glazed Structure"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f167"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-12-09"
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# RFI for a Glazed Structure

Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f167

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## Summary

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is in the planning stage of procuring a glazed structure for the Avril Robarts Learning Resource Centre. This procurement, categorised under 'works', focuses on glazing work and is intended to support the construction within the region of Liverpool (UKD72), United Kingdom. Interested parties must engage by registering on the In-tend portal and completing the Request for Information (RFI) by 14th January 2026. The project is currently at the preliminary market engagement phase with plans for future notices around 1st March 2026. The legal basis for this process is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54. This planning phase is a market research exercise rather than a formal call for competition.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with a prominent educational institution, potentially leading to further innovation and development within the construction industry. The project timeline spans a few months, beginning in June 2026 and concluding by the end of August 2026, thereby suiting businesses with capabilities in timely project execution. The engagement in this tender could bolster a company's portfolio within the public sector, enhance industry reputation, and offer networking prospects with key university stakeholders.

## Notice

LJMU wish to engage with the market for our requirements for a glazed structure within the Avril Robarts LRC. This is a market research exercise, and is not a formal call for competition. Full details are contained within the Request for Information document that can be accessed via our In-tend - e-tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home. Please register on In-tend , do not make direct contact with the Buyer via email or tel , all correspondence must be submitted via In-tend.

### Planning Information

Interested parties must register on In-tend, access the RFI doc, and then complete and return no later than 12 noon 14th January 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080900-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45441000 - Glazing work

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 09:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080900-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080900-2025
  9th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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