Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5b-bc6f-722b-b1f3-1b030997bb5e/principal-contractor-for-cl3-laboratories pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Principal Contractor for CL3 laboratories [University of Bristol](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-bristol) Estimated value Not stated Published 19 Feb 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 The University of Bristol is undertaking a feasibility study for the creation of two containment level 3 (CL3) laboratories. This report will include an outline design brief. The University intends to appoint a Principal Contractor (as defined under CDM15) who will develop & complete the design and undertake the necessary construction work in addition to the M&E and fit-out, including the equipment. The Principal Contractors specialist design team will need to work closely with the University with finalising the design and agreeing the logistics to undertake the construction and fit-out works. Due to the specialisms required to deliver a CL3 laboratory, the University wishes to inform the market in advance that this procurement exercise will be undertaken, to gain an understanding of market capability to deliver such works as Principal Contractor. Through this early engagement notice the University is looking for expressions of interest from suitably experienced contractors interested in working with the University to deliver these works. Such contractors are invited to respond to this PIN by sending a short email to . This should include: - contact details, - a short summary (1/2 page maximum) of previous relevant works delivered - likely interest in biding for such procurement - and observations or any information you feel is relevant, or suggestions on how your organisation could add value through delivery of this contract. Any information received will not be evaluated or used to award a contract, but will be used to inform and shape the procurement route followed. Following consideration of the written submissions the University may wish to engage in further discussions with the respondents. Please respond by 6th March 2020. Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory building construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a56c9577-19e1-48de-b59b-84fe0c4548f4) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Bristol: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-bristol) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Boiler chemical and Softener Services · Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1539a-d092-736b-88d2-6bdc251cddb6/boiler-chemical-and-softener-services) [Motorway construction works – A02 Süd Autobahn, INSB V03 - V04.2, AB-Km 339,70 - AB-Km 342,58 - Instandsetzung Straße und Brücke · Autobahnen- und Schnellstraßen-Finanzierungs-Aktiengesellschaft · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-585a-70dc-aba4-2c3f03da9015/austria-motorway-construction-works-a02-sud-autobahn-insb-v03-v042-ab-k) [Firefighting equipment installation work – Schaumlöschanlage (VE067), CVK, DHZC · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin · 2 days left · 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-b929-71a2-940b-7b81046361a8/germany-firefighting-equipment-installation-work-schaumloschanlage-ve067) [Metalworking – SFA REKiZ - Metallbau Außentüren · St. Franziskus-Hospital Ahlen GmbH · 2 days left · 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2dfb-7368-8071-ee198ab4b3d3/germany-metalworking-sfa-rekiz-metallbau-aussenturen) [Underground work other than tunnels, shafts and subways – Neubau Psychotraumazentrum Tiefbauarbeiten - Herstellung Baugrube und vorbereitende Tiefbauarbeiten - BWK Berlin · Staatl. Hochbauamt Ulm · 2 days left · 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-bfe8-7230-9405-2a95f84ab885/germany-underground-work-other-than-tunnels-shafts-and-subways-neubau-psych) [Demolition work – Baumeister - Sanierung der ehem. Bleikristallfabrik Beyer & Co. · Gemeinde Altenstadt/WN · 2 days left · 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-d024-7097-85da-e978a119d95d/germany-demolition-work-baumeister-sanierung-der-ehem-bleikristallfabrik)