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To submit a bid, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home in order to view the documentation, fill out, and return. This is a framework contract for Hard Landscaping including Civil Engineering Works. This will predominantly be for projects above £25k, however, on occasion, smaller works may be required to be completed. Most hard landscaping and civil engineering works are expected to be within our current grounds and shall be a mixture of refurbishment and reactive maintenance repairs. In addition, new hard landscaping and civil engineering projects may also be required. This will include the removal of existing landscaping, paving, road surfaces and protection of remaining landscaping and vegetation prior to work commencing; preparation of work area; and removal and suitable disposal of any items that need to be replaced. Typical works will include, but are not limited to, the installation and refurbishment of the following: • Kerbs/Edgings/ChanneIs/Paving Accessories • Granular Sub-bases to Roads/Pavings • Coated Macadam/Asphalt Road • Interlocking Brick/Block • Slab/Brick/Sett/Cobble Paving • Fencing • Barriers/Guardrails • Site/Street furniture/Equipment

To submit a bid, please sign up to our e-tendering portal In Tend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home. You should then be able to download the documentation, fill out, and submit back. Please ensure any clarifications are sent through In Tend with ample time to respond before the deadline. This is a framework contract for General Building Works which shall encompass and deliver general building and refurbishment, or improvement works on projects above the value of £25k. Our previous iteration of this framework was used for works up to £1.3million, however contractors should be aware that projects of this size are very rare, with 50% of awards made on the previous framework being for projects valued at between £25,000 and £50,000, and another 40% of awards being for projects valued between £50,001 and £500,000. The framework will predominantly involve working with our existing buildings and may be of a multi-disciplinary nature, whereby the contractors on the framework will be expected to, and capable of, managing their own sub-contractors on a project-by-project basis (no more than 50% of the work is to be sub-contracted). The majority of Lancaster Unviersity's buildings are on the main campus, with a number of satellite buildings within a two-mile radius of Bailrigg. The projects are likely to be varied in nature but will fundamentally involve work on our existing buildings, either internally or externally. Typically, this framework is likely to be used for office fit-outs, remodelling and refurbishment, accessibility and safety alterations and improvements, and fire safety improvement works. It will not include groundworks, civil engineering, high value new builds, or reactive maintenance with a value of less than £25k.

Lancaster University and Lancaster University Students' Union is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from suppliers interested in tendering. The winning bidder will be required to provide both performance kit and leisurewear (male and female) to a variety of clubs for approximately 40 sports. This will support the Student Unions' goal of standardising a Lancaster University image across all teams. Lancaster University requires any supplier awarded the contract to start mobilisation in April 2024 for a delivery date the end of July 2024. The Student Union would require any candidates to be able to provide an overview of their sustainability policy and procedures. With the university sporting season spanning such a short window from October to March, lead times are significant for both team wear and leisure wear/personal items, and should therefore be made readily available within 3-4 weeks from the date of order. The successful supplier would need to be able to provide flexible garments with not just 'male' and 'female', but also unisex options, so that visually there is coherence. The successful supplier will also be required to provide individual Lancaster University Students' Union branded products online where students can view products and place orders direct for themselves.

The University is looking to award a framework contract for the Provision of Airport Taxi Services to proactive and progressive operator(s) who are able to support the transportation of University staff, students, visiting guest and other dignitaries on an ad-hoc basis to and from local airports. The highest quality of transport and service is expected in order to reflect the University's reputation and prestige. Further information is available on In-Tend - ref SP/24/1364

Lancaster University is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from suppliers interested in tendering. The winning bidder will be required to provide fuel supply for the University's 995kW woodchip boiler as part of a drive to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs. Lancaster University receives Renewable Heat Incentive and the biomass boiler is expected to run until 2033, when the renewable heat initiative expires.

Lancaster University (The University) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a full legal services provision. This is a call-off from the LUPC Legal Services Framework Ref. PFB5069 LU. The legal services provision shall cover a wide range of services and further details about the typical requirements needed and their frequency can be found in Schedule 1.

Lancaster University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the replacement of existing PAC Access Control systems (now unsupported due to technical obsolescence) with a Salto system. This procurement exercise will aim to appoint 1No Contractor with the required skills, knowledge and experience to undertake all required Salto Access Control installation works across all Retained Residence buildings. All works are to be carried out over the Summer Vacation.

Lancaster University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a Project Manager for LUMS Refurbishment (Phase 2 East) Project 2024 working with a Quantity Surveying Services Consultancy on behalf of Lancaster University from Stage 5 to 7. Lancaster University's Management School (LUMS) have embarked on an ambitious programme to redevelop and expand the existing management school complex of buildings. A first phase of the Management School redevelopment (LUMS01) has been successfully delivered to provide the new built West Pavilion. The second phase of the development (LUMS02) consists of the refurbishment of existing buildings Gillow House, Graduate Management School, Lecture Theatres 5-8, Gillow Quad and Lancaster Leadership Centre. The West Pavilion, Lancaster Leadership Centre and Lecture Theatres 5 to 8 will remain operational for the full duration of the works. To develop the project, LU appointed a Principal Contractor on a Pre-Construction Service Agreement to review the previous design and develop the design to respond to the future requirements for LU following the pandemic and any changes are developed to RIBA Stage 4. As the design develops, a phasing programme and costing process will be developed however the current programme is included in this document for information.

Lancaster University is inviting tenders for Clerk of Works services for the Management School East Estate Development Project. Lancaster University's Management School (LUMS) have embarked on an ambitious programme to redevelop and expand the existing management school complex of buildings. A first phase of the Management School redevelopment (LUMS01) has been successfully delivered to provide the new built West Pavilion. The second phase of the development (LUMS02) consists of the refurbishment of existing buildings Gillow House, Graduate Management School, Lecture Theatres 5-8, Gillow Quad and Lancaster Leadership Centre. The project also includes an element of new build construction to create a link corridor between the existing buildings and major structural works to create an impressive new entrance off the spine. The West Pavilion, Lancaster Leadership Centre and Lecture Theatres 5 to 8 will remain operational for the full duration of the works. The Clerk of Works is there to assist all the members of the construction team to ensure that the required standards are maintained. Main Works: Start date: July 2024. End date: September 2025. Construction Budget: circa 16.6m.

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of a floor standing X-ray diffractometer for nuclear materials analysis and general Engineering materials analysis. A key feature of the system will be the ability to carry out grazing incidence, micro-XRD, in situ high temperature and powder diffraction measurements aligned with research needs in the department's Nuclear Engineering group. The system will be installed within a radiation supervised area facility and integrated within the UTGARD suite of laboratories. UTGARD (Uranium/Thorium Beta-Gamma Active Research and Development) laboratory is a BEIS/DECC-funded, NNUF-affiliated national facility, open to external users for studying nuclear process chemistries at levels up to pre-scale-up - especially, but not limited to, all stages of reprocessing including: fuel dissolution; fission product / minor actinide / actinide separations; and oxide product precursor conditioning and precipitation. This new equipment forms a new extension to UTGARD funded as part of the governments Uranium Innovation Centre (UIC) program and will support three new post-doctoral researchers as well as existing research within the Nuclear Science & Technology Group within the School of Engineering. Delivery of the equipment must be before March 2025, as this equipment is expected to be operational during that month. It is anticipated that the effective operational life of the machine will be 10 years. This purchase supports the University's objective to maintain its place as a world class research establishment. This purchase must fit within a project budget of £330,000 incl. VAT. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW.

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of NIRS for hyperscanning up to four participants simultaneously. A key feature of the equipment will be that it is mobile as it is to be used in a naturalistic environment. The NIRS equipment must fit children from age 6. The NIRS equipment will be installed within a naturalistic research space set up like a primary school classroom as part of a bespoke child-centred auditory neuroscience lab and will be integrated with eye tracking, motion tracking and language analysis. To apply for this opportunity, please register on In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home), download the documents, complete and return through In-Tend.

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of NIRS for hyperscanning up to four participants simultaneously. A key feature of the equipment will be that it is mobile as it is to be used in a naturalistic environment. The NIRS equipment must fit children from age 6. The NIRS equipment will be installed within a naturalistic research space set up like a primary school classroom as part of a bespoke child-centred auditory neuroscience lab and will be integrated with eye tracking, motion tracking and language analysis.

Lancaster University is out to tender for an External Print Framework. This will predominantly be used by the internal Print Room (Creative Studio) to support the Team when they either don't have the capability or capacity to deliver a particular print job. It is the expectation that bidders will deliver in-house printing and finishing services, however, it is acceptable to outsource specialist finishing services. The Framework will have an initial term of 3 years with an extension of up to 2 years. Spend in this area is c. £200k per annum, however, this is not a guaranteed level of spend and is split across the three lots.

Lancaster University wish to appoint a contractor to carry out an effective inspection, testing, maintenance and repair service for all types of Automatic doors and Roller shutter doors at the Lancaster University campus and other named locations off campus. The intention of this contract is to ensure that all automatic doors, roller shutters, and associated equipment operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with all relevant legislation and to the manufacturer's specification.

This framework will cover Painting and Decorating services across our large campus. This will include: • External painting, including, potentially: masonry, rendered panels, steelwork. This is very likely to involve the requirement to work at height. • Internal small/low value maintenance type repair works in live buildings (both academic and residential). To submit a bid for the first stage of this procedure, please download the documentation from In-Tend, complete, and return before the deadline. Please ensure any clarifications are submitted in plenty of time for us to respond fully.

This mini-competition is being carried out as a call-off from Networking - HE, Supply & Services (HENSS2) ITS2008NE, Lot 3. The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for an extension of our HPe Aruba OEM support for enabling campus Wi-Fi. The University reserves the right to reject bids which exceed the budget and/or carry out a review process to identify opportunities to reduce cost (value engineering). The deadline for submissions for this tender is 05/03/2026.

The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the procurement and implementation of the SailPoint IGA platform.