--- title: "Project Phoenix: EBRI Integrated Laboratory Safety Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0789bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0789bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0789bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0789bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "Aston University" published: "2026-10-19" --- # Project Phoenix: EBRI Integrated Laboratory Safety Programme Buyer: Aston University Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0789bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0789bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0789bf.json) ## Summary Aston University is planning Project Phoenix, a programme of safety-critical works in the EBRI building in Birmingham. The scope includes gas detection, gas storage facilities, laboratory ventilation controls, upgrades and integration of the Building Management System, emergency power-off and other life-safety systems. Associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works are also included. The procurement is categorised as works and includes electrical installation, heating and ventilation, gas-fitting and mechanical installation. The University is seeking industry feedback to shape how these connected works could be organised and delivered, including whether they should be coordinated as one programme or divided into specialist packages. The process is at planning, with preliminary market engagement underway; this is not an invitation to tender, and the University has not committed to proceeding with a formal procurement or appointing a supplier. The engagement is intended to inform the procurement strategy, contract structure, delivery model and packaging of the works. Suppliers are asked to respond to questions through the Delta eSourcing portal. The stated response time is 11:00 am on 30 October 2026. The estimated value is £791,666.67 excluding VAT (£950,000 including VAT). The planned contract period is 16 November 2026 to 1 May 2028. The works are presented as one lot, described as suitable for SMEs. Potential delivery arrangements include a principal contractor, separate specialist work packages, or a combination; the final approach is yet to be determined. This engagement is relevant to electrical, mechanical, gas-fitting, building-services and laboratory-safety contractors, as well as principal contractors able to coordinate multiple safety-critical disciplines. Suppliers with experience integrating gas detection, building management systems, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage and laboratory ventilation may be well placed to contribute. The associated civil and structural work may also suit firms with complementary capabilities or established specialist supply chains. Aston University is using supplier feedback to assess whether a single contractor, separate specialist packages or a combined model would best deliver the programme, so both integrated providers and specialist firms can inform how the future work is structured. The planned works are of a scale the buyer has identified as suitable for SMEs. ## Notice Aston University is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise for Project Phoenix, an integrated programme of safety-critical works within the EBRI building. The project encompasses gas detection systems, Building Management System (BMS) upgrades and integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage facilities, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works. The purpose of this exercise is to gather industry feedback to inform the University's decisions on the project's procurement strategy, contract structure, delivery model and packaging of works. Potential approaches include appointing a Principal Contractor to manage and coordinate the entire programme, procuring individual specialist work packages, or adopting a combined approach. Interested suppliers are invited to access the opportunity via the Delta eSourcing portal, review the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise document and submit completed responses to the questions provided. Responses must be submitted by 11:00 am on Friday 30 October 2026. Requests for site visits, additional technical information and clarification must be submitted through the Delta eSourcing messaging facility. This preliminary market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by Aston University to proceed with a formal procurement process or appoint a supplier. Further information and participation To view the opportunity, visit the Delta eSourcing portal: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Birmingham:-Electrical-installation-work./M4SQNDP78E To submit a response, please use the following link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4SQNDP78E ### Planning Information Aston University is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise for Project Phoenix, an integrated programme of safety-critical works within the EBRI building. The project encompasses gas detection systems, Building Management System (BMS) upgrades and integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage facilities, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works. The purpose of this exercise is to gather industry feedback to inform the University's decisions on the project's procurement strategy, contract structure, delivery model and packaging of works. Potential approaches include appointing a Principal Contractor to manage and coordinate the entire programme, procuring individual specialist work packages, or adopting a combined approach. Interested suppliers are invited to access the opportunity via the Delta eSourcing portal, review the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise document and submit completed responses to the questions provided. Responses must be submitted by 11:00 am on Friday 30 October 2026. Requests for site visits, additional technical information and clarification must be submitted through the Delta eSourcing messaging facility. This preliminary market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by Aston University to proceed with a formal procurement process or appoint a supplier. Further information and participation To view the opportunity, visit the Delta eSourcing portal: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Birmingham:-Electrical-installation-work./M4SQNDP78E To submit a response, please use the following link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4SQNDP78E ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098359-2026 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 1 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £791,666 | | 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 | Aston University | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Postcode area | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work - 45333000 - Gas-fitting installation work - 45350000 - Mechanical installations ## Release History - 19 Oct 2026 at 11:06 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098359-2026 - 16 Oct 2026 at 15:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098056-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098359-2026 19th October 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098056-2026 16th October 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.aston.ac.uk/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4SQNDP78E - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Birmingham:-Electrical-installation-work./M4SQNDP78E - 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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