Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c53-b00e-7224-8fb3-7461ea2fbccb/spine-duct-improvements-consultant closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Spine Duct Improvements - Consultant [University of Lancaster](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-lancaster) Estimated value £70,000 Published 13 Mar 2020 Deadline Closed 27 Apr 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Lancaster University is looking for a suitably qualified Consultant to act as a Principle Designer in the Universities Spine Duct Improvement Programme. The Spine Service Duct at Lancaster University was originally constructed in the mid 1960's and contains multiple services to facilitate interconnecting buildings. The Duct is approximately 1 kilometer long, and is sub divided into two equal halves, North & South. The Duct is also a designated confined space. The duct also interlocks to 18 sub ducts, each sub duct form a service entry into the associated buildings. The Project is for a Consultant Organisation to review and update the various risk assessments, drawings, installation, records and the current design of the Duct. The appointed Organisation will be required to survey the duct and plant rooms and will be required to have at least one member of their team who is confined space trained. This EOI document has been made available through the University's electronic tendering portal (In-Tend). Tenderers must submit their responses to the EOI through this same portal by the deadline stipulated at the top of the document. Additional information: This EOI document has been made available through the University's electronic tendering portal (In-Tend). Tenderers must submit their responses to the EOI through this same portal by the deadline stipulated at the top of the document. In-Tend Support: 0845 557 8079 ### E-mail: support@in-tend.com Any queries regarding this document must be directed via the In-Tend 'correspondence' function, and not sent directly to individual Lancaster University employees or agents by email or otherwise. The University will not be releasing any additional project information than already shared with this EOI document at this stage. Read full description ## CPV classification Building services consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4ed3e1d1-2ec8-4eda-83c6-b4144f1daa56) 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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