Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Reference

UoBath/Proc/1442

Description

Campus Infrastructure (CI), which manages and maintains the University of Bath’s estate, aims to establish a Minor Works Contractors Framework to support both the Long-Term Maintenance (LTM) and Accommodation teams in delivering small- to medium‐scale projects.

The framework will cover construction works valued up to £500k including VAT, including laboratory refurbishments, study and office space fitouts, roofing and general planned maintenance works, as well as accommodation refurbishments.

The University operates across three key locations: Claverton Campus, the city of Bath, and the Bath & Bristol Science Park (BBSP). Most works procured through this framework will take place on the Claverton Campus, with additional accommodation refurbishment projects delivered within the city.

Please note the University of Bath is not a ‘contracting authority’ for the purposes of the UK Procurement Act 2023. Where the University advertises contracts via the UK e-notification service Find a Tender, it does so on a voluntary basis and does not undertake any obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Construction-work./GZ3CUG9KF6

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/GZ3CUG9KF6

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• £20,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Contract locations

• UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Not the same for all lots

Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot 1. General Works

Description

Lot 1 encompasses all construction activities associated with study and teaching environments, commercial areas, office spaces, and meeting rooms across the University’s wider estate, including any leased or rented properties.

Lot value (estimated)

• £10,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030
• Possible extension to 30 June 2031
• 5 years

Description of possible extension:

12 month optional extension

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 2. Laboratory Spaces

Description

Lot 2 covers specialist laboratory spaces and associated subcontracted disciplines, such as gas installations and bespoke laboratory equipment contractors.

Lot value (estimated)

• £5,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030
• Possible extension to 30 June 2031
• 5 years

Description of possible extension:

12 month optional extension.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot 3. Residential Works

Description

Lot 3 focuses on refurbishment works for residential accommodation both on campus and within the city, including bedrooms, communal areas, and other spaces used by students and by visitors during off‐term periods.

Lot value (estimated)

• £5,000,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030
• Possible extension to 30 June 2031
• 5 years

Description of possible extension:

12 months optional extension.

Same for all lots

CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

Call-Off Contracts may be awarded by direct award or mini-competition.

The University may choose to award a contract to a single Appointed Supplier without extending an invitation to other suppliers on the framework for one of the following reasons:

- The existing framework rates for that supplier would deliver the best value for money, or where that supplier confirms they are unable to deliver then the second ranked supplier for value for money and so on; or

- The contract is subject to extreme unforeseen urgency not the fault of the University; or

- The contract is for an extension or subsequent phase of a project for which the supplier is already appointed and is able to provide continuity of service; or

- The contract is linked to previous works carried out by the supplier, and the supplier will be able to therefore apply a reduced mobilisation or lead in time to deliver the project.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Any contracting authorities in specific location as identified by the NUTS codes stated.

Contracting authority location restrictions

• UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
• UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. General Works

Lot 2. Laboratory Spaces

Lot 3. Residential Works

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
• Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

19 May 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

26 May 2026, 2:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.delta-esourcing.com

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

30 June 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contracting authority

The University of Bath

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNGV-7869-ZHZQ

Virgil Building, Manvers Street

Bath

BA1 1JW

United Kingdom

Contact name: Kate Mullan

Telephone: 01225387714

Email: km2202 [at] bath.ac.uk

Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

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