--- title: "268400 - Campus Lounge Fit Out" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ec0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065ec0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065ec0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065ec0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-02-27" --- # 268400 - Campus Lounge Fit Out Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ec0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065ec0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065ec0.json) ## Summary ```html De Montfort University is actively engaging in a public procurement process for the project titled "268400 - Campus Lounge Fit Out" in Leicester, United Kingdom. This initiative targets the refurbishment of an existing canteen-style space into a modern, multipurpose lounge area conducive to agile working and social interaction. The procurement method being used is an open competition, with submissions being accepted via electronic means until 27th March 2026, and enquiries being accepted until 20th March 2026. The project, classified under refurbishment work and interior design services, is estimated to have a budget of £500,000 including VAT, with an allocation for starting work from 15th June and completion by 1st September. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in interior design and refurbishment work. Entities capable of delivering turnkey design and build solutions, including high-quality 3D visuals and detailed floor plans, stand a chance to secure contracts. Given the emphasis on quality and price, as determined by an evaluation panel where quality accounts for 70% and price 30%, firms with expertise in creating robust and modern lounge environments while potentially reusing existing furniture will find an excellent opportunity to gain visibility and grow their business through this contract. The project encourages versatile approaches and innovative designs, thus benefiting firms capable of meeting precise specifications and handling projects within set deadlines. ``` ## Notice The project aims to transform the existing 850sqm canteen-style space into a modern, multipurpose campus lounge designed to support longer dwell times, agile working, and social interaction. The required building works include removing two existing serveries down to a single delivery point, undertaking small flooring replacements where necessary, and making only minor M&E adjustments such as rerouting power via ceiling drops or columns. The overall project budget is PS500k inc. VAT. A hard deadline of 01/09 applies. Suppliers are expected to deliver a turnkey design and build solution, providing 2-3 high quality 3D visuals, detailed floor plans, and a fully itemised pricing schedule covering all works and replacement furniture. Designs should move the space away from a canteen aesthetic towards a business lounge feel, incorporating a mix of robust seating types and potentially reusing existing furniture where appropriate. No powered furniture, AV installation, CCTV, or major M&E upgrades are required; WiFi upgrades will be managed through IT separately. The back kitchen and Staff Common Room are out of scope. Proposals must also outline feasible timescales, risk mitigation measures, and sequencing that enables works to start on a live site from 15/06 while maintaining safe access and egress. All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc. can be found within our tender pack for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018109-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work - 79932000 - Interior design services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 16:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018109-2026 - 27 Feb 2026 at 15:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018099-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018109-2026 27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018099-2026 27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.dmu.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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