Published date: 7 May 2021
This notice was replaced on 23 July 2021
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Awarded contract (published 23 July 2021)
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Contract summary
Industry
Construction work - 45000000
Gas distribution and related services - 65200000
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£300,000
Procurement reference
SP/20/1175
Published date
7 May 2021
Closing date
11 June 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
9 August 2021
Contract end date
24 September 2021
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT.
The Spine Service Duct at Lancaster University was originally constructed in the mid 1960's and contains multiple services to facilitate interconnecting buildings. The Main Duct is approximately 1 kilometre long, and is sub divided into two equal halves, North & South. The Duct is also a designated confined space. The Main Duct interlocks with approximately 20 No. sub ducts, each sub duct forms a service entry into the associated buildings. The Duct system equates to approximately 2100 metres in total. The University commissioned a DSEAR risk assessment, and subsequently the Natural Gas Infrastructure is undergoing a replacement/upgrade programme.
This Phase 2 project involves the replacement of RAG rated aging gas infrastructure with stainless steel gas pipework and fittings, located within the sub ducts and also underground works required outside of the duct. The majority of the works is located in a designated confined space, but there is also the need for excavations with the installation of MDPE gas pipe and by pass arrangements and as such the Contractor will have to be fully aware of the restrictions and constraints that this will put upon the project. The project has been designed in a way to ensure downtime and loss of service to existing supplies are minimised, particularly to accommodation blocks which are occupied all year round and this requirement needs to be fully understood by the Contractor.
The University is adopting a phased approach ensuring the Spine Duct and sub ducts continue to be compliant with legislation. Further work packages will be developed for future phases.
The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW.
This tender is not lotted. One contractor will be awarded the full package of work.
The University will host accompanied site visits on Thursday 20/05/21 and Friday 21/05/21. Please register your intention to attend via the In-Tend 'correspondence' function by 10am Tuesday 18th May 2021 at the latest as you will be allocated a time slot. The University will only host site visits on Thursday 20/05/21 and Friday 21/05/21 as a Confined Spaces Rescue team will be in attendance.
Please refer to the procurement documents for full details: Available free of charge via the University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/
DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL.
Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function.
In-Tend Support:
Phone: 0845 557 8079
E-mail: support@in-tend.com
Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
Gas Infrastructure Project Phase 2 works
- Future opportunity
- Published 2 March 2021, last edited 23 March 2021
About the buyer
Contact name
Margaret Haynes
Address
University House
LANCASTER
LA14YW
England
Website
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