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title: "RHUL-26019 Main Contractor for the Fit-out and refurbishment of the CoStar National Lab"
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buyer: "ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# RHUL-26019 Main Contractor for the Fit-out and refurbishment of the CoStar National Lab

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06adf9

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## Summary

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has awarded a contract to LIFE BUILD SOLUTIONS LTD for the fit-out and refurbishment of the CoStar National Lab. Located at the Royal Holloway University of London in Egham, United Kingdom (UKJ25), this procurement falls under the "works" category with an emphasis on "Overhaul and refurbishment work" as classified by CPV code 45453000. The procurement process, marked by a limited competition below the threshold, culminated in the active award of the contract on 16 March 2026, with works expected to begin on the same date and completion slated for 16 September 2026. The contract has a gross value of £2,281,358.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those with expertise in laboratory and educational facility upgrades. The nature of the contract, awarded through a closed competition, indicates a preference for suppliers with a proven track record in delivering similar projects. SMEs in the construction sector, especially those fluent in navigating sub-central government procurements, would be highly suitable to participate in such tenders. This announcement confirms the potential for businesses capable of delivering detailed refurbishment services to secure significant projects with prominent educational institutions.

## Notice

Awarded to Life Build Solutions Limited for the delivery of a fit-out/ refurbishment works to the CoStar National Lab following a closed competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052995-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 16 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,825,087 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE BUILD SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 15:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052995-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052995-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lifebuild.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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