UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

NOTE: This notice was updated on 20 April 2022 for the following reason: Section 10 - change of expression of interest date to 13 May 9am. Section 12 - change to start and end date of contract(Northumbria University has a requirement for a contractor to carry out annual servicing and reactionary maintenance of grounds equipment and vehicles at the following locations: City Campus (NE1 8ST) Coach Lane (NE7 7XA))

NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 May 2022 for the following reason: Extension of tender closing date to 9th May 2022(There are 3 green walls on City Campus and we require a supplier to carry out maintenance and repairs)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 June 2022 for the following reason: Tender extended due to internal resource availability(As part of Northumbria University's carbon and energy reduction strategy we are seeking to appoint an installer to design, supply, install and commission a Solar PV system of approximately 70 kW, including application to DNO and Planning applications, onto the following building: Wynne Jones Building Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 September 2022 for the following reason: Tender extended to allow additional time for clarifications to be responded to and considered(We are looking for providers who can deliver a range of coaching activities face to face and virtually.)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 September 2022 for the following reason: Tender extended to allow additional time for clarifications to be responded to and considered(This requirement is for providers who can demonstrate their capability to offer a range of specialist evidence-based wellbeing interventions, both face to face and virtually.)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 September 2022 for the following reason: Tender extended to allow additional time for clarifications to be responded to and considered(We are looking for providers with experience in delivering a range of interventions, both face to face and virtually, and who show ability to address a range of development needs)

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: N/A Instead of: N/A Read: N/A Other additional information: Please follow the link in Delta and use the access code 3F5BWCS696 https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=791711179 Top right-hand corner, click on login. If you have an account, login. If not - Click register as a supplier Lead Design role & architectural services for the CHASE project, including a new Energy & Data Centre, the demolition of Claude Gibb building and the provision of the new CHASE building(s). Role includes acting as the Lead Designer, architectural services and building a full design team for all facets of the design process, taking on board UNN incumbent Concept Designer and novating across to the successful main contractor, in due course.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 23 November 2023 for the following reason: Please note that the deadline for submissions has been extended to Friday, December 1st, 2023.(The university is looking to purchase a focused ion beam secondary electron microscope (FIB-SEM) that can handle various samples from different fields including semiconductors, energy materials (such as batteries and photovoltaics), civil engineering, metallurgy, etc. The instrument must excel in analysing thin film multilayer structures and devices (e.g. thin film solar cells), which typically consist of layers ranging from 1 micron to less than 20nm thick, requiring 3-dimensional microstructure analysis. The instrument must have excellent imaging capabilities, as well as the ability to handle Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) and Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) investigations. We also require a TOF-SIMS detector and electron beam-induced current (EBIC) electronics.)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 January 2024 for the following reason: The closing date for this tender has been extended to 19th January.(Northumbria University has a requirement for academic dress hire for graduates, academic staff and honorary guests. The University's main ceremonies take place in Newcastle upon Tyne, but services will also be required for overseas ceremonies including Grenada and Hong Kong.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 January 2024 for the following reason: The closing date for this tender has been extended to 19th January.(Specialised photography services. Photographs. As part of the University's Graduation ceremonies many students and their families will wish to have a professional photograph of the occasion. The University therefore has a requirement for a photography service for academic congregations) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 04 March 2024 for the following reason: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/GB-Newcastle:-Northumbria-University---T23/0098-Scaling-Pan-UKRI-Approaches-to-Public-Engagement/M666GMW39Q To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M666GMW39Q If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.(The Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Creative Communities programme is a UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) investment that aims to capture new understanding of how culture can address regional inequality and help level up the UK. We are working with academic, third and private sector partners to identify and profile examples of good practice and innovations in partnership working and to explore the potential for AHRC research to help build creative communities of the future across all nations of the UK. Northumbria University are working with UKRI Public Engagement (PE) team to conduct a rapid review of cross-council UKRI Public Engagement activities since 2020. The aim of this review will be to capture data regarding the resource, reach and scale of work to date, and to map current and future opportunity areas as well as identifying areas of best practice. The tender activity is anticipated to begin in April 2024 and last for up to 7 months.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 April 2024 for the following reason: Section 10. The expression of interest deadline has been extended to 17:00 on May 8th 2024.(The University is looking for a FIRAS, or equivalent, certified contractor to undertake fire stopping repairs across the Estate via a 'find and fix' process. These can be office, residential or teaching buildings and may be occupied during the works.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Start date and end date Estimated value Instead of: Start 13/11/24, End 03/08/27 Estimated total value excluding VAT £75,000,000 Read: Start expected to be spring / summer 2025, End expected to be by end 2027 / early 2028. Estimated total value excluding VAT £70,000,000 Other additional information: The university has decided to undertake a value engineering exercise on the current project brief, before proceeding to Stage 2, the ITT of this tender, to ensure the optimal balance of function, cost, and performance for the project. As a result, we will be adjusting the tender timeline to accommodate this exercise. The design, construction, completion and commissioning of a new teaching, research and training facility including associated infrastructure works on behalf of Northumbria University which will be split into 2 phases. Phase 1 - Pre-Construction Services Agreement. Phase 2 - Design & Build Contract.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 07 August 2024 for the following reason: The deadline for Expression of Interest is extended until 21.08.2024 by 1 pm(We are looking to acquire a Hall effect system to measure resistivity/conductivity, carrier mobility and carrier concentration and type in semiconductor thin films. The system must be well suited to measure transparent conductive oxides as well as solar absorbers such as Sb2(S, Se)3, Cu2ZnSn(S, Se4) and related materials typically deposited on glass substrates. The system should be compact and benchtop and capable of reliably measuring thin film samples in van der Pauw mode with low mobility down to 0.01 cm cm2/V. s with resistances from 10 m-ohm to 1 giga-ohm without compromising the measurement quality of samples with high mobility.)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 28 May 2025 for the following reason: Contract end date amended as this is a 5-year contract.(We have three green walls which require repair and maintenance on a monthly basis. Further information can be found in the tender documents.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

NOTE: This notice was updated on 20 August 2025 for the following reason: Adding suitability for SME's(The University has a huge digital footprint in the Sector and we have a digital marketing team dedicated to maintaining these sites and upholding the reputation of the University. We wish to secure a range of experienced agencies we can engage with for user experience (UX) consultancy, research, and design services. The framework will ensure quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while enabling the marketing department to access expert UX support easily.) Additional information: To respond and submit a bid for this opportunity, please visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5RXZ7S8243

NOTE: This notice was updated on 16 January 2026 for the following reason: The deadline for expression of interest and submission of tenders has been extended until 10am February 16th 2026. This will also impact the start and end date of the period of work.(The University has a requirement for a BM Trada Accredited organisation to carry out repairs and replacement of fire doors across both Newcastle and Coach Lane Campus. This will be run over a 4-year programme. Year 1 will include 3 University Buildings The remainder of the 4-year programme will be agreed with Andrew Forrest, Asset & Lifecycle Manager and the main point of contact for this agreement.)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 06 January 2026 for the following reason: Please note that that the closing date for EOI and tender submissions has been extended to Monday February 9th 2026 at 10am.(The University has a requirement for a BM Trada Accredited organisation to carry out repairs and replacement of fire doors across both Newcastle and Coach Lane Campus. This will be run over a 4-year programme. Year 1 will include 3 University Buildings The remainder of the 4-year programme will be agreed with Andrew Forrest, Asset & Lifecycle Manager and the main point of contact for this agreement.)

NOTE: This notice was updated on 26 January 2026 for the following reason: The deadline for expression of interest and submission of tenders has been extended until 10am February 23rd 2026. This will also impact the start and end date of the period of work.(The University has a requirement for a BM Trada Accredited organisation to carry out repairs and replacement of fire doors across both Newcastle and Coach Lane Campus. This will be run over a 4-year programme. Year 1 will include 3 University Buildings The remainder of the 4-year programme will be agreed with Andrew Forrest, Asset & Lifecycle Manager and the main point of contact for this agreement.)