UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Buckinghamshire New University seeks formal tenders for the provision of a wired and wireless residential network and managed service and for its student accommodation across three sites. This contract covers service provision, installation, maintenance and upgrade of infrastructure. The successful Supplier will be invited to enter a contract for an initial three year period with the opportunity to extend for a further period of up to two years at yearly intervals subject to satisfactory performance and meeting the University requirements. Additional information: Suppliers who would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/ Tender documents will be published in due course. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Buckinghamshire New University invites tenders for the service contract for the maintenance of Electronic Smoke Ventilation Windows, Fire Extinguishers & Dry Risers. Suppliers are expected to be able to service all three areas in one combined contract: Electronic Smoke Ventilation Windows, Fire Extinguishers & Dry Risers. Suppliers who would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/ . Tender documents will be published in due course. Anticipated contract start date 1st August 2023. 1) Electronic Smoke Ventilation Windows: To supply a price for the Service Contract for the electronic smoke ventilation windows and associated controls across our main High Wycombe campus, Hughenden Student Village, Windsor House, Aylesbury Campus to comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation including the 'Building Regulations 2000' and the 'Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The University will require a minimum of 1 (one) service visit per year. 2) Fire Extinguishers: To supply a price for the Service Contract for the fire extinguishers, fire blankets and hose reels across our Main High Wycombe campus, Uxbridge campus, Aylesbury Campus, Brook Street Halls of Residence, Hughenden Student Village, Windsor House and Missenden Abbey to comply with BS 5306-3: 2017. There are currently approximately 1000+ fire extinguishers and 160+ fire blankets across all sites. The University will require a minimum of 2 (two) service visits per year. 3) Dry Risers: To supply a price for the Service Contract for the maintenance and servicing of the dry riser fire hydrant systems including emergency breakdown and attendance across our main High Wycombe campus, Uxbridge campus, Brook Street Halls of Residence, Hughenden Student Village, Windsor House and Aylesbury Campus. There are approximately 18 dry riser fire hydrant systems across all sites. The University will require a minimum of 2 (two) service visits per year. The successful contractor will be invited to enter a contract for an initial 3 (three) year period beginning on Tuesday 1st August 2023 with the option of an extension for a further period of up to 2 (two) years at yearly intervals subject to review of the continued successful performance of the contract. The decision of whether to take up the extension option will be down to the absolute discretion of the University. The estimated total value of the contract (all three combined) over its duration (including the extension option if this is taken up) is £50,000 - £70,000 excluding VAT. It is essential that Tenderers visit the University campus prior to submitting their tender submission in order to ascertain all the necessary information as to risk which may affect their tender sum. Additional information: Suppliers who would like to take part in this tender process are invited to Express Interest here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/ Tender documents will be published in due course. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Buckinghamshire New University is inviting tenders for stage 5 Design and Fit out of Brunel Engine Shed, Station Approach, High Wycombe, HP13 6NE. The University wishes to appoint a main contractor to carry out the works at the Brunel Engine Shed for conversion into offices, café/bistro, back of house catering facilities and an education space for presentations and exhibitions. The Project includes a carefully curated selection of tenants and a commitment to local partnership projects, aiming to cultivate an active and participatory community including local businesses. The Brunel Engine Shed building is Grade II listed and all works have been designed/ specified with due consideration given to the status of the building and best practice in conserving the building. The University requires the works to be carried out to a high-quality specification, complete with catering facilities, feature lighting and increased insulation. Minimum EPC rating of B is required along with an independently accredited SKA rating of Gold., or an equivalent or higher rating in an equivalent ratings scheme. The building has been constructed to a shell and the main contractor will be required to complete the building from its current condition. The successful contractor will be appointed by the University under the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 Edition incorporating Amendments as included in the tender documents. Additional information: Please register and access the tender documents via the e-tendering portal, In-Tend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni If you have any problems opening the documents within the zip folder, try copying and pasting to your desktop first then they should open. If you have persistent issues, please contact us via the Correspondence function. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) are seeking to implement a digitised software solution for certificate, transcript, and award verification to address current challenges of inefficiency, security risks, and high operational costs. Implementing a digitised solution must comply with regulatory requirements, such as the Office for Students (OfS) conditions of registration, which mandate that universities provide accurate and secure documentation to maintain academic integrity and transparency. Additionally, consumer protection laws require that students be treated fairly and provided with timely and accessible information about their qualifications. Ensuring the solution adheres to data protection regulations, such as GDPR is also critical to safeguarding personal data and upholding trust in the system. Suppliers who meet the above requirements, can express their interest via the website. Tender timelines are indicative and BNU reserves the right to not continue with this procurement at any time. Additional information: Please express interest here if you can meet all of our requirements: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/Home We will be in touch with next steps in due course. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No