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FORMAL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED PRIOR TO THE RUNNING OF A CLOSED TENDER: Lancaster University is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations interested in tendering for the Arboricultural and Landscaping Framework contract on campus. If your organisation will have the resource and capacity for delivering this service, and wishes to be considered for tendering, please respond as instructed. After assessing the EOI responses, the University will shortlist suppliers and invite those to participate in the closed Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. The University estate covers 560 acres (227 ha), encompassing grassland, playing fields, woodlands, sport pitches and a number of water bodies. Lot 1 Arboricultural works - Trees are a major feature of the landscape at Lancaster with the campus containing approximately 25,000 individual and woodland trees. The in-house grounds team is trained to undertaken small elements of the required arboricultural work; however, contractual support is required to undertaken regular works to ensure the tree stock is managed in a safe way. The University employs a consultancy practice to undertake an annual tree survey. This survey work generates a range of operations including felling, dead wooding, canopy reduction and other arboricultural operations. As and when this work list is generated contractors will be asked to individually price the work taking into consideration the established specification for arboricultural works. Lot 2 General Landscaping works - The in-house Grounds and Clean Team at Lancaster University are responsible for maintaining a number of the distinctive elements of the Campus. The general maintenance of the campus landscape, encompasses all grassed and shrub areas, paths and hedges, trees and woodland margins, and areas of water including Lake Carter. To support this operation contractors are asked to undertake distinctive pieces of work which could include, path construction, fencing, formation of lawns, shrub bed maintenance, herbicide application, tree & shrub planting work, pond clearance and high-level pruning works etc. The University aims to establish a Framework with up to three suppliers on each Lot. The University is now inviting formally structured expressions of interest in the service, before running a closed tender. RESPONSES MUST BE IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT. Please download the Expression of Interest document along with all attachments including the draft contract from the University's e-tendering portal (In-Tend). RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS SAME PORTAL AND NOT EMAILED DIRECT TO THE BUYER. University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function.

Lancaster University would like to procure 15 (fifteen) Digital Oscilloscopes for practical advanced electronics. The equipment will be housed within the School of Engineering , Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW There could be a requirement for further purchases, dependent on future funding. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The role of the external consultant is to complement the activity of the Race Equality (REC) Working Groups, or more specifically the activity of the staff working group which is co-chaired by Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad, Distinguished Professor, and Professor Steve Bradley, Deputy Vice Chancellor. This working group comprises staff from different minority ethnic backgrounds who are either members of the professional services or academics. Work to date has been conducted in sub-groups focusing on the following areas: (i) recruitment and selection procedures; (ii) staff development and training; (iii) promotion policies and practices; and (iv) harassment, bullying and discrimination amongst staff. The focus of the external consultancy will be on area (iv). Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Lancaster University is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from suppliers interested in tendering for the above Project. Please consider the information contained in this document and any associated attachments. If you wish to be considered for tendering, please respond as instructed below. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a Distillation Column Design. Options for tendering: Option 1 Design only (Technical documentation to support a tendering process for a detailed design, fabricate, erect and commission contract to be managed by Lancaster University) Option 2 Sub-contracted Fabrication and Installation (Installation of a complete rig. All stages delivered and or managed for Lancaster University) Option 3 Design plus In-house Manufacturing. Where capability exists within a single operating organisation (Installation of a complete rig. All stages delivered for Lancaster University) Please confirm which bidding option your submission will be against, we are happy to receive submissions on more than one option, clearly indicate in your return. The University invites tenders for the Design only or the Design, Fabricate and Install of an adaptable pilot scale distillation column for educational purposes. The rig will comprise the distillation column itself plus the reboiler and reflux condenser with their associated heat sources and sinks, the feed and product reservoirs, the control system and any safety/environmental protection equipment. The column will be designed to facilitate the selection of the feed tray from a range of alternatives and the selection of the reflux return tray in a similar manner. The objective of the equipment is to provide students with experience of operating large-scale equipment. Operation of the rig will be integrated into both under and post graduate teaching programmes. In the former case students will design configurations for the distillation column against a range of suitable targets. Subsequently they will configure and operate the column to evaluate the performance of their designs. In the latter case they will examine the performance of the equipment in response to different control strategies. The rig is to be installed in the "New" Engineering Building (Engineering 2) currently under construction on the Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

** To begin the bidding process for this tender, please access the attached Selection Stage documentation, fill and return through In Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home). Please submit any clarifications prior to COB 31st October 2022 - we cannot guarantee a response to clarifications received after this date, although we will endeavour to answer any questions received. ** Lancaster University's BLS (Biomedical and Life Sciences) Department are looking to build on their outstanding success and reputation by increasing the number of research spaces available in the existing building LEC (Lancaster Environment Centre) buildings. Additional laboratory workspaces are necessary to accommodate the increased number of project students that are the result of their success in student recruitment and to facilitate plans to increase student recruitment further by developing new specialist post-graduate research programmes. This project allows BLS to increase the occupancy levels within their existing laboratory spaces, with no new-build accommodation required. The project will be phased in order to minimise disruption to teaching and learning activities in the building and department. Careful consideration must be given at each stage to how the contractor can work to minimise noise, dust, vibration, areas out of use, access restrictions, etc to allow our teaching and learning activities to proceed as required by the academic calendar. Please read the available documents for full details. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of a first-of-a-kind instrument for ground-level neutron monitoring and spare components to form the basis of a second partial instrument. These will be utilised to support the aims of two UKRI-funded projects (ST/W001810/1, ST/X002241/1) to develop and demonstrate a (1) prototype network of (2) compact instruments, (3) that are suited for unattended operation in (4) relatively remote locations. Instruments will be (5) tested, and (6) test results presented to verify that such instruments can produce (7) comparable results to those from existing ground level neutron monitors, and potentially (8) enhance existing global capabilities. As proof of concept, a (9) network of one complete and one partial instrument will be demonstrated as part of a (10) test deployment, to provide (11) a compatible data stream for ingestion into the Metrological Office Space Weather Operations Centre (MOSWOC) and (12) feed into the airborne radiation modelling being developed as part of SWIMMR N2 (SWIMMR Aviation Risk Modelling - SWARM). The complete instrument will be deployed at an existing Metrological Office or British Geological Survey (BGS) field observation site. Flexibility in the data acquisition chain will facilitate the ingestion of data into MOSWOC. The partial instrument will be used in conjunction with the field-site deployed instrument to demonstrate the monitors operating as a network. There may be the possibility of a contract extension or additions to accommodate further compatible and complimentary purchases in the future (e.g., upgrading the partial instrument to a complete system). This will be subject to the award of grant funding to the University. We will notify you of the outcome of a funding application currently under review on the 12th December 2022. We therefore ask that quotations for such purchases be valid until 31st January 2023. The Metrological Office have confirmed the location site as the Met Office weather station (WMO id 03808), near Camborne, Cornwall. The site has fixed power and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) back-up, the Met Office comms network links at this site are soon to be updated to their new SurfaceNet data network. The Met Office feel this would be an opportune time to also bring in the new data from the ground level neutron monitor. The partial instrument will either be delivered to and stored at Lancaster University, or at local facility recommended by the vendors (this may include the vendors facilities or other and associated standing charge). Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. All enquiries regarding this tender are to be made via the correspondence tool in Int... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the provision of an RNA sequencing service, to include quality control checking of provided samples and library preparation for 1338 samples extracted from leaves of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). The extracted RNA was obtained from 446 accessions with three biological replicates per accession, and anticipated uses for the sequencing data are a transcriptome wide association study as well as evaluation of differential expression among accessions. Other Information: the work is part of ongoing Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE), funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research, and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. It is required that research data generated by RIPE is published open access according to BMGF policy following IP review. Data confidentiality and security at point of transfer to the client is anticipated, aligned with grant terms and conditions. There may be the possibility of a contract extension or additions to accommodate further compatible and complimentary purchases in the future (e.g., sequencing or re-sequencing of additional batches of samples relevant to the prepared libraries). Any extension will be subject to the award of additional grant funding to the University. We therefore ask that, if possible, quotations be valid until 31st December 2023, please clearly indicate this in your return. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Principle Contractor to undertake the Spine Duct Strategic Improvements Project. It is envisaged that this project will span approximately 4 years which includes a 12 months rectification period. The contract will be awarded as a Framework so the University can Call off packages of work. The first package of work will commence mid-February 2023 until April 2023 and there will be a second Call Off commencing July 2023, completing before the end of September 2023. Further phases will then be awarded in Summer 2024 and Summer 2025. The project will target strategic and technical issues identified within the University Spine Duct, which is address Gas Detection and Heat Detection within the ducts in Phase 1 (February - April 2023). Phase 2 (July 2023-September 2023) will include Ventilation, Fire Stopping, Signage and Electrical Improvement Works to the South Spine Ducts. This includes an element of civils and buildings work at ground level. Phase 3 (July 2024 - September 2024) will include Ventilation, Fire Stopping, Signage and Electrical Improvement Works to the North Spine Ducts. This includes an element of civils and buildings work at ground level. The final phase (Phase 4) (July 2025 - September 2025) will include the installation of new gas pipework, gas isolation valves and bypass, making the existing Energy Centre circa 1965 gas pipework and duct redundant. The estimated value of the project over the 4 phase Framework is £1.6 million net construction cost, excluding VAT. Intended tender method: Design & Build - Single Stage - fixed lump sum for the first 2 Call Off packages of works (Phase 1 and Phase 2) on the basis of RIBA Stage 4 design information. Phases 3 and 4 will be lump sum at tender stage, with Open Book cost uplift for any costs increases, over and above the tender sum cost, negotiated and agreed with Cost Consultant and industry standard rates (BCIS) prior to award of each remaining Phase/Call Off package of work. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. This tender is not lotted. One contractor will be awarded to the Framework The University will host accompanied site visits on Monday 24/10/22 & Tuesday 25/10/22. A maximum of two attendees per tenderer is permitted to attend. Please register your intention to attend via the In-Tend 'correspondence' function by 12 noon Thursday 20th October 2022 at the latest as you will be allocated a time slot and informed via In-tend by Friday afternoon. University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help

The University is inviting tenders for the provision of two closed-cycle cryostat systems, both with optical access to the sample volume. The systems are required for delivery before March 31st 2023. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

To be more spatially dynamic and to identify opportunities for repurposing space and develop a new Space Policy, Lancaster University needs to invest in software including Software as a service (SaaS) and infrastructure which will effectively monitor and report on room occupancy and space utilisation, both specifically (counting exact numbers of people on desks), and more generally (showing general density and people flow) We are also keen to build on advances in digital technology to improve our service to students by integrating sensor technology with wider campus services. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for an external provider for a dynamic Imaging Instrument compatible with the X-Flow module from Microtrac MRB that we already have. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. There could be a requirement for further purchases, dependent on future funding. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

To bid for this opportunity, please go to In Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home), download the EOI/Selection Stage documents, complete and return before the deadline. Lancaster University require the services of a competent Contractor to: • Deliver Hot and Cold-Water Monitoring and Inspection Services in accordance with HSE L8, HSG274, and the LCA Standard for the Delivery of Hot and Cold Water Monitoring and Inspection Services. • The findings, significance of results, and recommendations shall be recorded on Planon. • Assist the Safety and Compliance Manager as a competent person one day per month at Lancaster University Campus to evaluate the results of monitoring and inspection and recommend actions to control significant risks [The Reporter]. • Prepare a monthly report based upon Section 6 Verification and Control of the LCA Standards for Service Delivery [The Reporter]. • Carrying out the monitoring and inspection tasks and interpreting results [Technician]. The interpretation and communication of the results shall not be generic responses as the Client is seeking a competent evaluation of the risks and the control measures that provide the Client with reasonably practicable actions.

Lancaster University would like to increase and diversify its partner group and is seeking a provider to deliver fully integrated foundation and pre-masters pathway programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The University would like to develop a quality pathway provision in collaboration with an external partner to prepare students whose educational background and qualifications do not meet the direct entry requirements for direct admission to Lancaster University. The provider will need to deliver programmes with enhanced English Language support for international students. During the tendering process, the University is also interested to explore a pathway for UK students (e.g. in the Sciences) reflecting the growing practice at other UK Universities. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Lancaster University is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) and submissions from contractors interested in tendering for the above Project. Please consider the information contained in this notice and any associated attachments. If you wish to be considered for shortlisting for ITT Stage, please respond as instructed. Additional information: The site is located at Forrest Hills, Hazelrigg Lane, Ellel, Lancaster, LA7 0PL. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Lancaster University, Information Systems Services (ISS) is seeking the services of IT specialist recruitment agencies to help us to fill several vacancies we are currently carrying. As you may be aware we have some challenges filling a range of IT jobs due to new working arrangements post Covid, poor recruitment processes and an evolving sector with more opportunities. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for supply, installation and commissioning of a correlated scanning electron microscope and confocal Raman imaging system with integrated focus ion beam capabilities. The correlated combination of high resolution electron microscopy and Raman mapping is essential to the scientific priorities of the University and cannot be met by two comparable but separate capabilities. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Research Services: IP team at Lancaster University are seeking to appoint one or more professional services agencies to act on its behalf in the drafting, filing, prosecution and also potentially the renewal of it's IP portfolio. This includes but is not limited to its patent portfolio of approximately 35 patent families comprising some 85 active patents, and a small number of registered designs and trademarks. Please note, some elements of the scope of works may be split out, e.g. patent renewals (for granted/registered IP) and retained in-house. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Lancaster University, Student Wellbeing Services (SWS) is seeking the services of specialist recruitment agencies to help us to recruit temporary staff to cover gaps in recruitment, staff absences and provide additional resource at peak times to help ensure resilience and manage service demand. As you may be aware we have some challenges filling a range of wellbeing-related jobs due to a lack of appropriately qualified or skilled staff in the local area looking for temporary roles. We are looking for specialist agencies able to provide suitably qualified and experienced temporary staff in one or more of the areas below: 1) Counselling and mental health (to include CBT therapists, qualified mental health practitioners and counsellors, wellbeing officers); 2)Disability advisor roles (roles able to work with our Disability Service to provide advice and guidance to disabled students and staff supporting students and develop Inclusive Learning Support Plans; please note this is not a request for NHM support workers). Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No