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title: "Biosciences Lab Refurbishment - Main Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fab6"
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# Biosciences Lab Refurbishment - Main Contractor

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fab6

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## Summary

The procurement process in question pertains to a direct award contract for the refurbishment of Biosciences laboratories at Aston University, located in Birmingham, UKG31. Managed under the PAGABO Medium Works Framework, this procurement falls within the works category and involves refurbishment tasks such as AC and ventilation upgrades, LED lighting, and infrastructure alterations. Aston University acted as the contracting authority, with the procurement stage having progressed to the completion and award phase as of 19th December 2025. The contract, valued at £529,568.23, was awarded to BSN Group Construction Limited, chosen due to their prior successful project completions for the University, and the urgency of the timeline mandated by externally secured funds that need allocation before March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for construction businesses adept in laboratory refurbishments and those familiar with university settings. The contract's limited procurement method, without a prior call for competition, was necessitated by time constraints to prevent forfeiting externally funded projects. Businesses capable of executing specialised refurbishment projects in compliance with existing framework agreements and possessing a proven track record, like BSN Group Construction Limited, stand to benefit significantly from similar opportunities. Firms with an understanding of public sector frameworks and experience in educational infrastructure projects might be well-suited to compete for such tenders.

## Notice

Direct award under PAGABO Medium Works Framework for refurbishment of Biosciences laboratories, including AC and ventilation upgrades, LED lighting, finishes, infrastructure alterations for new mass spectrometer, and accessibility improvements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award under PAGABO Medium Works Framework for refurbishment of Biosciences laboratories, including AC and ventilation upgrades, LED lighting, finishes, infrastructure alterations for new mass spectrometer, and accessibility improvements.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition because the procurement was carried out as a direct award under the PAGABO Medium Works Framework. This framework was established in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and advertised at the time of its creation. The PAGABO framework permits direct award as a compliant call-off method under its terms. In this case, the University had an externally funded project that required completion before March 2026 to avoid forfeiture of funds. The urgent timeline meant that a mini-competition was not feasible. BSN Construction Group Limited was selected based on prior successful delivery of similar projects at the University, their familiarity with the site, and their ability to meet the required programme. This approach is lawful under PCR 2015 and consistent with the framework's rules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085046-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £529,568 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSN GROUP CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085046-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.aston.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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