Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf8-32d8-73d7-a553-d6824f33e73b/huxley-stem-teaching-lab-extension closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Huxley STEM teaching Lab extension. [Keele University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/keele-university) Estimated value £4,500,000 to £5,500,000 Published 20 May 2015 Deadline Closed 17 Jun 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Project Name: Huxley STEM teaching Lab extension. Main Contract type: Traditional contract. JCT. Anticipated start on site date: November 2015. Anticipated construction length: 11-15 months variants with phased possession and sectional completion. The Project Brief. As a consequence of anticipated student number growth, additional life science/biology laboratory space (teaching and research) is required as part of expansion of the Faculty of Natural Sciences — within the School of Life Sciences located at the Huxley building. The project requirement is to provide circa 1 600 m² of 4 storey highly serviced biology laboratory extension on a small grassed area adjacent the building albeit with significant existing service duct and services. The accommodation required comprises teaching labs, research labs, support spaces and offices together with modifications of the existing building in 3 distinct areas: - Improvements to ground floor entrance, toilets and provision of new staircase links to existing building, - Adaptations and upgrading to 2 nr existing labs at first and second floor level, - Utilise existing level three roof to provide roof top plant room to and lab accommodation. The existing Huxley building's teaching and research activities will require to continue in operation throughout the construction period with the works to be carried out requiring both phased possession and sectional completion of works. Additional information: In order to be considered for this tender you are required to register on the Universitys e-procurement site at [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home) and then express interest in the tender. All relevant documentation will be available to download from the In-tend website. All correspondence associated with this tender Must be sent via In-tend. The University will not accept hard copy, e-mail or telephone expressions of interest. The University has adopted Constructionline, the UK government certification service for construction-related contractors, consultants and material suppliers to reduce the administrative burden on suppliers wishing to apply for this tender. If you are already registered with Constructionline, you will not need to complete the full PQQ — simply supply your Constructionline membership number and then complete all the mandatory PQQ questions. We shall use your Constructionline profile to assess the other information. Please ensure you log-in to your Constructionline profile and confirm the information they hold on your company is accurate and that you are registered for Work Category — Building General and have a Notation Value of 6 000 000 GBP or above in place. Any questions on your Constructionline values please e-mail who will advise but this needs to be at least 3 days before the opportunity closes. Applicants not registered with Constructionline are encouraged to do as this will simplify the pre-qualification process. To register in relation to this contract notice please contact Michael Waddington on +44 7584408188 or You will need to start the registration process as soon as possible to ensure that you achieve a fully registered status by 5 days prior to closing date. Suppliers not registered with Constructionline will not be precluded from expressing an interest in this contract notice but will need to demonstrate that they meet the pre-qualification requirements, through the completion of a full PQQ. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6739783d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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