--- title: "Project Phoenix: EBRI Integrated Laboratory Safety Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078a76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-078a76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078a76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078a76.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-078a76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-078a76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078a76.json) ## Summary Aston University is planning Project Phoenix, an integrated programme of safety-critical works at the EBRI building in Birmingham. The scope includes gas detection systems, upgrades and integration of the building management system, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage facilities, and laboratory ventilation controls. Associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural work is also included. The University is seeking industry input to shape how this package is procured and delivered, including whether it is managed as a whole or divided into specialist work packages. The work therefore spans several connected building systems and installation disciplines, rather than a single equipment supply. The relevant work includes electrical, ventilation and air-conditioning, gas-fitting and mechanical installation. The process is at the planning and preliminary market engagement stage: Aston University is gathering supplier feedback, not inviting tenders or committing to proceed with a formal procurement. Suppliers are being asked to complete a market-engagement questionnaire through Delta by 11:00am on 30 October 2026. The University expects the works to run from 16 November 2026 to 1 May 2028. The stated estimated value is £791,666.67 excluding VAT (£950,000 including VAT). The University has not settled the procurement strategy, contract structure, delivery model or packaging. Options under consideration include a principal contractor coordinating the programme, separate specialist packages, or a combined approach. The engagement is for information gathering and does not guarantee a future competition or appointment. This planning exercise is most relevant to contractors able to deliver safety-critical laboratory and building-services work, either as a programme lead or as a specialist package provider. Relevant capabilities include gas detection and storage, laboratory ventilation controls, building-management-system upgrades and integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works. Businesses with experience coordinating multiple technical disciplines may help shape a principal-contractor or combined delivery model; firms focused on a particular installation discipline can offer views on how specialist packages could be structured. Supplier responses may influence the eventual procurement strategy and scope, so the engagement is useful for organisations seeking to inform the design of the future project. No specific accreditations or qualification requirements are set out at this stage. ## 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 To participate, please complete the preliminary market engagement questionnaire on Delta. Suppliers should review the preliminary market engagement document and submit their completed questionnaire via Delta by 11:00am on Friday 30 October 2026. No engagement events or site visits have been scheduled at this stage. Suppliers requiring a site visit or survey, or seeking clarification or further technical information, should submit their requests through Delta. The University will review requests and provide relevant information where appropriate. This engagement is for market-testing purposes only and does not represent a commitment to commence a formal procurement process, use a particular procurement or delivery model, or appoint a supplier. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098354-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | 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 11:02 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098354-2026 - 19 Oct 2026 at 10:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098343-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098354-2026 19th October 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098343-2026 19th October 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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