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title: "Estates Projects Contractors Framework"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-136347"
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buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
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# Estates Projects Contractors Framework

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-136347

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## Summary

Cardiff University has awarded contracts for the Estates Projects Contractors Framework to multiple suppliers, including R&M Williams (Holdings) Ltd, BECT Building Contractors Ltd, LCB Group Holdings Limited, and QDL CONTRACTORS. The contract covers various construction projects within Residences Projects, Academic Projects, and Residences and Academic Campuses. The total value of the contracts is £48,000,000 GBP, with the main focus on refurbishments, planned maintenance, fire strategy works, and MEP installations. The tender process was open, and the contract was signed on 28th February 2024 with an active status.

The Contracts offer opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction services to engage with Cardiff University in delivering projects across different value bands. With a focus on quality and cost criteria, businesses involved in areas such as building construction, refurbishment, and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete. The contract presents opportunities for business growth, especially for suppliers targeting the education sector and construction industry in the Cardiff and surrounding areas.

## Notice

Multi-Disciplinary construction Services to administer a wide range of projects. Project works are primarily delivered by the Universities campus development team, these projects generally comprise of a wide range of small to medium scale, construction extension and refurbishment works. Sub-contracting to the Main contractor would be supporting MEP contractors to carry out MEP installations associated with this type of project work. Refurbishments and Planned Maintenance (Academic Projects) Remodelling existing building layouts, upgrading Labs/Lecture Theatres and general spaces throughout the University. Approved via Individual business cases and University budgets. Residential Refurbishment Planned Maintenance Programme (PMP) General Refurbishment of the University's residential buildings. Residences Fire Strategy Planned Maintenance Programme (FSPMP) Fire strategy works in Residences buildings including fire alarms, fire doors and compartmentation. Lot 1 - Main Contractor 200k - 1.5m (Incl. VAT) - Residences Campus 3 Contractors + 1 Reserve Lot 2 - Main Contractor 200k - 1.5m (Incl. VAT) - Academic Campus 3 Contractors + 1 Reserve Lot 3 - Main Contractor 1.5m - 5m (Incl. VAT) Residences and Academic Campus 3 Contractors + 1 Reserve

### Lot Information

Residences Projects - Value Band (200k - 1.5M Incl. VAT)

Residential Refurbishment Planned Maintenance Programme (PMP) - General Refurbishment of the University's residential buildings Residences Fire Strategy Planned Maintenance Programme (FSPMP) - Fire strategy works in Residences buildings including fire alarms, fire doors and compartmentation. Subject to Business Case Student residences projects which fall within the annual planned refurbishment (PMP) and fire strategy (FSPMP) programmes of work. The majority of these projects require delivery during the summer recess period each year. Annual programme value of circa 4m Refurbishment and 4m Fire strategy. PMP - General refurbishment to the University student accommodation which can include: Kitchen replacements/upgrades Bedroom furniture replacement/upgrades Decorations Replacement Floor coverings Associated MEP replacements/upgrades FSPMP - Fire strategy works to the University's student accommodation which can include: Replacement fire alarms Installation of certified fire door sets Fire compartmentation upgrades

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension option

Academic Projects - Value Band (200k - 1.5M Incl. VAT)

Refurbishments and Planned Maintenance (Academic Projects) Remodelling existing building layouts, upgrading Labs/Lecture Theatres and general spaces throughout the University. A variety of multi-disciplinary projects which fall outside of the residences work to all other University buildings. Re-modelling of existing building layouts Upgrading of various spaces including, offices, circulation spaces, external works, Laboratories, Lecture theatres, building entrances (receptions), social spaces Anticipated annual value of circa 5m dependent on approval of specific business cases and University budgets. General scope of works to the University's spaces which can include: Internal fit outs Accessibility upgrades Structural improvements/additions Kitchen, Tea station replacements/upgrades Toilet and shower room facilities improvements Decorations Replacement Floor coverings Associated MEP replacements/upgrades Fire strategy upgrades (Fire alarms, doors & compartmentation)

Renewal: 1 x 12 Months

Residences and Academic Campuses - Value Band (1.5M - 5M Incl. VAT)

All multidisciplined projects, the anticipated works will be a combination of lots 1 and 2 where the construction value exceeds 1.5m and falls below 5m.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension option

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136347 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BECT BUILDING CONTRACTORS; JOHN WEAVER (CONTRACTORS; KNOX & WELLS; LCB GROUP HOLDINGS; QDL CONTRACTORS; R&M WILLIAMS (HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136347
- 10 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136347

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV456903
  Estates Projects Contractors Framework - Multi-Disciplinary construction Services to administer a wide range of projects. Project works are primarily delivered by the Universities campus development team, these projects generally comprise of a wide range of small to medium scale, construction extension and refurbishment works. Sub-contracting to the Main contractor would be supporting MEP contractors to carry out MEP installations associated with this type of project work. Refurbishments and Planned Maintenance (Academic Projects) Remodelling existing building layouts, upgrading Labs/Lecture Theatres and general spaces throughout the University. Approved via Individual business cases and University budgets. Residential Refurbishment Planned Maintenance Programme (PMP) General Refurbishment of the University's residential buildings. Residences Fire Strategy Planned Maintenance Programme (FSPMP) Fire strategy works in Residences buildings including fire alarms, fire doors and compartmentation. Lot 1 - Main Contractor 200k - 1.5m (Incl. VAT) - Residences Campus 3 Contractors + 1 Reserve Lot 2 - Main Contractor 200k - 1.5m (Incl. VAT) - Academic Campus 3 Contractors + 1 Reserve Lot 3 - Main Contractor 1.5m - 5m (Incl. VAT) Residences and Academic Campus 3 Contractors + 1 Reserve
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR469464
  Estates Projects Contractors Framework - Multi-Disciplinary construction Services to administer a wide range of projects. Project works are primarily delivered by the Universities campus development team, these projects generally comprise of a wide range of small to medium scale, construction extension and refurbishment works. Sub-contracting to the Main contractor would be supporting MEP contractors to carry out MEP installations associated with this type of project work. Refurbishments and Planned Maintenance (Academic Projects) Remodelling existing building layouts, upgrading Labs/Lecture Theatres and general spaces throughout the University. Approved via Individual business cases and University budgets. Residential Refurbishment Planned Maintenance Programme (PMP) General Refurbishment of the University's residential buildings. Residences Fire Strategy Planned Maintenance Programme (FSPMP) Fire strategy works in Residences buildings including fire alarms, fire doors and compartmentation. Lot 1 - Main Contractor 200k - 1.5m (Incl. VAT) - Residences Campus 3 Contractors + 1 Reserve Lot 2 - Main Contractor 200k - 1.5m (Incl. VAT) - Academic Campus 3 Contractors + 1 Reserve Lot 3 - Main Contractor 1.5m - 5m (Incl. VAT) Residences and Academic Campus 3 Contractors + 1 Reserve

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-136347
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home

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