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Project Phoenix: EBRI Integrated Laboratory Safety Programme

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Planned

Key facts

Closing date
Not stated by the buyer
Buyer's estimated value
£791,667 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Contract period
16 Nov 2026 to 30 Apr 2028
Procedure
Not stated
Notice type
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
Not stated in the notice.
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
16 Nov 2026 to 30 Apr 2028.
How to submit
Not stated in the notice.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
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Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
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Lots
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Area (ITL)
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UK4 and other notice codes
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Description

Aston University is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise for Project Phoenix, an integrated programme of safety-critical works within the EBRI building. The programme includes gas detection systems, Building Management System upgrades and integration, emergency power-off and life-safety works, gas store works, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works. The purpose of this exercise is to obtain market feedback before the University determines the final packaging, delivery model, procurement route and contract structure. Potential options include appointing a Principal Contractor to coordinate the complete programme, procuring individual specialist packages, or adopting a combination of these approaches. To participate, click the ProContract link, review the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise document and upload your completed response to the questions by 11:00am on Friday 30 October 2026. Requests for site visits, further technical information and clarification questions must be submitted through the ProContract messaging function. This preliminary market engagement does not represent a commitment to commence a formal procurement process or appoint a supplier.