UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

We have the requirement for an electronically controlled research grade configurable cycle ergometer. The University of Chichester conducts cycle-ergometer based assessments as part of its teaching, research and sports science support in the sport and exercise and clinical sciences. In particular research and specific cycle-based sports sciences support requires a research-grade cycle ergometers that are electronically controlled, capable of measuring to high power outputs to a high level of accuracy, and can be interfaced with other measurements devices.

The University of Chichester is seeking a research grade metabolic analyser designed for accurate measurement of gas exchange at rest and during exercise. We are seeking a single device capable of performing accurate measurements of gas exchange (VO2 and VCO2) at a range of flow rates (i.e. rest to maximal intensity exercise). Additional capability requirements of the device include: • Spirometry Testing • ECG There is a requirement for ongoing annual servicing.

We have a need to update and replace ageing sport science equipment which includes a sports and exercise performance treadmill. The University of Chichester conducts treadmill-based assessments as part of its teaching, research and human science support in the sport and exercise and clinical science domain.

The University of Chichester is seeking an organization to work in partnership to plan, develop and deliver the Institute of Sport, Nursing and Allied Health sport and physiotherapy kit provision for its academic programmes. Each student supplied with a basic set of University branded practical kit to wear at University or on placement in order to present a professional image. Additionally, this tender seeks to have the capability for additional customised clothing options for other University departments. This is an ad-hoc requirement in which ideally students pay directly for customised University branded clothing bearing detail of a performance or show in which they were involved.

We are seeking a supplier to supply, install and commission the following equipment:  72 ways of Flex Dimmer Racks capable of supplying dimmable or switchable power. This must be capable of being changed, rapidly and at short notice without needing hardware changes. Examples of suitable solution include ETC Coloursource Thru-power system, but we are willing to consider other options that deliver to at least the same specification and performance.  3x 15-metre-long Internally Wired Bars with 12x evenly spaced 16-amp sockets and a DMX connection to one end of the bar. These replace the currently installed, ceiling mounted bars Front of House and to the two sides.  6x 6-metre-long Internally Wired Bars with 16-amp sockets placed every 1 metre and a DMX connection to one end of the bar. To be ceiling mounted above the space.  6x 3-metre-long Internally Wired Bars with 4x 16-amp sockets with tails and a DMX connection to one end of the bar. To be floor mounted as side booms with the DMX connection at the floor end of the bar.  A computerized lighting desk capable of running a minimum of 2048 output control channels compatible with the solution and supporting ETC EOS operating system and full bi-directional RDM. This desk must contain a user configurable fader wing.  Associated power and data links between the Internally Wired Bars and the control room  Installation to be tested and certified for use as appropriate. tender documents are available at https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders

The University of Chichester is seeking the professional services of a multidisciplinary consultant to support in investigations, assessment, and subsequent design / specification to fully replace our Chapel Building Roof. This work is required to be to a RIBA 4 level, to feed directly into business case approvals, and subsequent tender activity. The resulting specification will give sufficient detail to support full project delivery, including scope, cost plan (pre-tender estimate), and detailed design programme. The Chapel Building is a locally listed building / within a conservation area. Constructed in 1961 the Chapel Building is steel framed with masonry and 'Crittall' glazed cladding sections. The main roof is a steeply pitched concrete pan tile cladding over a slaters felt to soft wood batten and close boarding, with four lead lined valley sections and eight lead lined internal gutter sections to the gables where the tiles and ridges are all bedded into position on a mortar base. All pitched sections discharge onto the flat roofs. Primary Requirement - Original Roof Replacement Design (Pitched and Flat) - Undertake necessary preliminary investigation / assessment of roof areas to enable subsequent activities and design. - Subject to University agreement on concept design proposals, provide full specification to RIBA 4 level, to feed directly into business case approvals, and subsequent tender activity. The resulting specification will give sufficient detail to support full project delivery. - Provision of pre-tender estimate level cost plan. - Provision of detailed design programme. Provide recommendations and options for upgrades that would provide increased energy efficiency and consumption, and to 'futureproof' the work, allowing for thermal modelling if required. - Noting the above point as example, proposals will include for all required specialist disciplines, such as structural engineering, to feed into the design. - Provide recommendations to improve life expectancy or longevity of the system to be included. - The above will be provided in a format that can be used for subsequent business case development activity, and to enable tender activity. Additional, and separate optional proposals, are welcomed on treatment of the glazed facades, and floor remedial work. (Please see the tender documents for full detail of these). All contact, queries, and applications should be directed to: tenders@chi.ac.uk Tender documents are available at: https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders

The University of Chichester is seeking to appoint an experienced provider of Leadership and Management Development as part of the Business Hothouse programme to deliver Leadership and Management Development. The Business Hothouse programme is a £10.9m ERDF / Local Authority / SME funded business support programme that is delivered by a consortium of 6 delivery partners, with the University of Chichester as the lead partner, across the Coast to Capital region. Full details of the requirements are set out in the tender documents available at https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders

The University of Chichester Conservatoire is seeking to increase its stock of intelligent theatrical lights, enabling us to further support our ever-increasing number of productions, and events. Our fixtures see heavy use during semester time, with events/shows taking place every week. These productions vary from musical theatre and staged concerts to traditional classical concerts and jazz nights. These events take place on a range of sites, from our small on-site studio theatre/chapel through to medium and large-scale venues across the south coast. In particular we are looking for moving profiles that are shuttered (x2) and shutterless (x4) but also LED Batons (as many that can fit within budget). Each fixture will need to be supplied with a wheeled flightcased (individually or in dual cases) and include rated flying hardware, rated safety cables and power adapters that will allow us to connect these fixtures to both 16a and PowerCON. Full details of the requirements are set out in the tender documents available at https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders You are welcome to notify the University with your 'Expression of Interest' but please do send your completed submission (including a completed version of our ITT document) to the University by the closing date (12:00 2nd March 2023), to tenders@chi.ac.uk.

The University of Chichester for the provision of signs and signage products and services including full end to end signage project solutions including way-finding and consultation, design, supply, installation, storage, maintenance, upkeep and disposal and or re-use of signs and signage projects plus supply of ad-hoc signs and signage products. Any and/ or all elements of these signs and signage products or services may be required via the contract. Ad-hoc signs products are expected to include standard type Fire, and Health and Safety signs, for which efficient procurement and delivery models for customers is expected. This agreement is intended to provide a full end to end signage product and service delivery capability. This list is not exhaustive, all signs and signage products and services are included within the remit. The main focus and expected aim of the contract is the provision of high-quality end to end signage project solutions to the University of Chichester via a suitable qualified and experienced provider under a term contract. Full details of the requirements are set out in the tender documents available at https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders Applications should be made via email to tenders@chi.ac.uk.

The University of Chichester is seeking a partner to work on its Chapel Building roof and floor. The Chapel Building is a locally listed building / within a conservation area. Constructed in 1961 the Chapel Building is steel framed with masonry and 'Crittall' glazed cladding sections. The main roof is a steeply pitched concrete pan tile cladding over a slaters felt to soft wood batten and close boarding, with four lead lined valley sections and eight lead lined internal gutter sections to the gables where the tiles and ridges are all bedded into position on a mortar base. All pitched sections discharge onto the flat roofs. Over a number of years there have been reports of roof leaks to various areas. Following investigation it is clear that there appears to be a number of problems across all areas of the roof and not attributable to one specific area or problem. In August 2022 agreement was obtained to carry out a tender exercise seeking professional services of a multidisciplinary consultant to support investigations, assessment, and subsequent design / specification to fully replace the building roof, and look into options for the Crittall glazed facades, and flooring. In this tender the roof, treatment to steels, water ingress mitigation, and flooring are included. It is expected the glazing will form a second phase of work in the future (date TBC). Full details of the work and design are available in the tender documentation. Please also note the Pre-Construction Information available in Document 4. All contact, queries, and applications should be directed to: tenders@chi.ac.uk Tender documents are available at: https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders

The University of Chichester's student accommodation is situated on its two Campuses, and at the off-campus locations of Stocksbridge and Fishbourne. These comprise of around 1200 rooms in purpose built blocks of various sizes. The accommodation is provided with internet access, hard-wired to rooms and communal areas, and with WiFi throughout. Some existing equipment is nearing ""end of life" and requires a refresh. A full list of existing equipment is given in the Tender Document (Appendices 4 & 5). Two key requirements for the provision are service continuity from 1 July 2024 and the potential to novate part or all of the contract a some point in the future to an accommodation partner. Further detail is provided in the Tender Document. There is no need to notify the University with your 'Expression of Interest' as all tender documents, Questions and Answers are open to all bidders. But please do send your completed submission to the University by the closing date (31/05/24 @ 12:00 GMT mid day), to tenders@chi.ac.uk. Please note, we do not accept submissions via file transfer sites. Tenders@chi.ac.uk accepts emails and attachments of up to 35MB and it is acceptable to submit in more than one email.

The University of Chichester is seeking to appoint an experienced provider of Statutory Manual Handling training to Nursing and Physiotherapist students (non-apprenticeship) who undertake their placement learning in the NHS. It is a legal requirement that the University ensures that all pre-requisite Statutory training is completed prior to entering the clinical environment and that this is in line with expectations of local NHS cares providers and regulations. The Core Skills training framework indicate that the minimum for manual handling and training is level 2 to delivered every two years. The Physiotherapy students and any other Allied Health Students will require an afternoon as an induction and refresher every 2 years. To meet local NHS requirements Nursing students require an enhanced one-day induction with update every 2 years. This acknowledges the requirements for additional training for local need. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents. There is no need to notify the University with your 'Expression of Interest' as all tender documents, Questions and Answers are open to all bidders. But please do send your completed submission, to the University by the closing date of 22nd July 2024 at 10am, to tenders@chi.ac.uk. Please note, we do not accept submissions via file transfer sites. tenders@chi.ac.uk accepts emails and attachments of up to 35MB and it is acceptable to submit in more than one email.

Undertake the refurbishment of student accommodation blocks Springfield 1 and Hammond 2 at the Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester. The buildings will remain within an operational campus environment throughout the construction period. Works will therefore need to be planned and undertaken with care to ensure safeguarding, controlled access, segregation and minimisation of disruption.

The University of Chichester is seeking to appoint an experienced provider of functional skills as part of the apprenticeships provision. As outlined in the Department of Education Funding Rules, apprentices who are aged up to 18 at the start of their practical period must be able to evidence a pass of a level two qualification in English and Maths (equivalent to grade C/4 or above). This qualification is then part of the mandatory requirements for end point assessment. Apprentices who are aged 19+ at the start of their apprenticeship now no longer have to evidence a pass of a level two qualification in English and Maths (equivalent to grade C/4 or above) for their End Point Assessment but can opt to do so as part of their studies. The University of Chichester does not have its own level two English and Maths provision for apprentices, and therefore the tender facilitates this requirement. Requirements include: - Initial diagnostic testing. - Deliver programme of learning to enable apprentices to undertake assessment for level 2 functional skills in English and Maths. - Deliver functional skills programs at Entry Level or Level 1, to enable apprentices to develop and grow key skills to then undertake Level 2 functional skills program in English and/or Maths. - To provide full assessment services to deliver examinations for Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths. - To provide online sessions for apprentices to engage with the program of study. - To provide an online resource/virtual learning environment for the apprentices to develop their skills and confidence in English and Maths, alongside the online taught programs. - The individual cost for apprentices to undertake Functional Skills taught delivery and assessment will be accessible funds outlined by the Department of Education Funding Rules, and drawn down by the University of Chichester from the ILR, so contract costs will not be expected to exceed this. - The program is to start from September 2025. - The program should aim to enable apprentices to complete Level 2 functional skills in English and Maths within one academic year. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents.

The University of Chichester is looking to appoint a competent contractor to design, install and commission solar PV on three of its Halls of Residences at its Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester. The three halls are all planned to be re-roofed, starting in September 2025. This work is urgent due to ongoing roof leaks. Whilst being pursued as quickly as possible, the necessary change in roofing material requires formal planning consent. The change in material is needed because the pitch of the roof is too shallow for the synthetic slates currently fitted. The new roof is planned to be Kingspan KS1000RW profiled insulated composite panels. These comprise a XL Forte plastisol steel outer sheet, a 40mm thick rigid quadcore insulation core and a bright white plastisol finish lining panel face. The University is currently progressing the planning application with the support of a planning consultant and a roofing contractor already "on board". As part of the project the University also wishes to install solar PV to reduce its carbon footprint and help reduce energy costs. Preliminary assessments in relation to solar PV have determined that solar PV is viable. A case has also been made for completing the re-roof and solar PV installations together, due to the saving on scaffolding costs. The planning application for the replacement of the roof therefore includes for solar PV too. Discussion in relation to procurement has however concluded that the design, installation and commissioning of the solar PV should be a separate procurement to the roof - although the University is seeking to see this co-ordinated with the new roof installation as efficiently as possible. As a consequence, this contract will be a design and build contract for the design, installation and commissioning of solar PV on the roofs of Amberley, Chilgrove and Harting student residences. The form of contract will be a largely unamended JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 (DB 2024). This will be kept separate from the roofing contract, but sectional completion clauses will be used to correspond with the planned phasing of the roof replacement works. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents.

The University of Chichester has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor to undertake maintenance and servicing of our Air Handling systems. The University is located on two sites in West Sussex, one being the Bognor Regis Campus in Upper Road, Bognor Regis and other at the Bishop Otter Campus in College Lane, Chichester, plus Stockbridge E, Stockbridge Road, Chichester and other 'Managed' properties. It should be noted that the University operates a non-smoking policy. Current Air Handling Systems Service Operations The contract will operate for 52 weeks a year. Contractors are required to submit a detailed programme and schedule for all periodic servicing of Air Handling Systems before the start of the contract year, to be agreed with the University. Access Arrangements Air Handling Systems Services normally take place between Monday and Friday after 0900 hours and before 1800 hours in all residential and communal areas. Arrangements for alterations to these times will be made by agreement with the Supervising Officer before commencing operations. Entry to any building or student room is by appointment only, arranged by the Estate Management Department. The contractor is required to give the University's Estate Management Department 48 hours' notice minimum of its intention to carry out a service visit. Full asset lists are available for each campus and are provided in Appendix 3 and 4. A full specification of works is available in Appendix 2. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents.

The University of Chichester has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor to undertake maintenance and servicing of our Air Handling systems. The University is located on two sites in West Sussex, one being the Bognor Regis Campus in Upper Road, Bognor Regis and other at the Bishop Otter Campus in College Lane, Chichester, plus Stockbridge E, Stockbridge Road, Chichester and other 'Managed' properties. It should be noted that the University operates a non-smoking policy. Current Air Handling Systems Service Operations The contract will operate for 52 weeks a year. Contractors are required to submit a detailed programme and schedule for all periodic servicing of Air Handling Systems before the start of the contract year, to be agreed with the University. Access Arrangements Air Handling Systems Services normally take place between Monday and Friday after 0900 hours and before 1800 hours in all residential and communal areas. Arrangements for alterations to these times will be made by agreement with the Supervising Officer before commencing operations. Entry to any building or student room is by appointment only, arranged by the Estate Management Department. The contractor is required to give the University's Estate Management Department 48 hours' notice minimum of its intention to carry out a service visit. Full asset lists are available for each campus and are provided in Appendix 3 and 4. A full specification of works is available in Appendix 2. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents.

The University of Chichester is seeking a suitably experienced and skilled partner to work with on our graduation ceremonies. We want a provider that feels like an extension of our team, with the ability to achieve a smooth process for both our university events team and our students in the run up to and on the day of the events. Someone who offers robing and photography for the day as well as tickets for the graduands and guests for the event. We are looking for a partner who gives us clear communication on the specifications requested and deadlines in good time. This partner must have good people relationship skills as well as strong experience, skills and knowledge in this field. Overall, our aim is to give our students the best day and experience possible, so that all they need to worry about is what to wear or how best to celebrate! Currently, our graduation ceremonies take place twice a year, the first larger ceremonies focus predominately on our undergraduate programmes with the slightly smaller occasions later in the academic year for our postgraduate and non-traditional course routes. With the undergraduate currently taking place in September, however from 2027 onwards, these will be brought forward to July. Our postgraduate ceremonies will be in March. Our ceremonies are held at Chichester Cathedral where we have around 130 graduands per ceremony, with anywhere from 4-12 ceremonies at each event. The 3 key requirements are academic dress, photography, and ticketing. Graduand dress is black robes with a blue and gold hood, Staff to wear their own institutional robes, and senior team to wear high-quality blue jacquard fabric with gold detailing. Photography requires studios set up on location and photos of graduands receiving their awards. We require the supplier to undertake ticketing on our behalf and work with us to manage this.

The University of Chichester has a requirement for a suitably qualified contractor to undertake maintenance and servicing of our Building Management Systems. The University is located on two sites in West Sussex, one being the Bognor Regis Campus in Upper Road, Bognor Regis and other at the Bishop Otter Campus in College Lane, Chichester, plus Stockbridge E, Stockbridge Road, Chichester and other Managed' properties. It should be noted that the University operates a non-smoking policy. Current Service Operations The contract will operate for 52 weeks a year. Contractors are required to submit a detailed programme and schedule for all periodic servicing of Building Management Systems before the start of the contract year, to be agreed with the University Access Arrangements Services normally take place between Monday and Friday after 0900 hours and before 1800 hours in all residential and communal areas Arrangements for alterations to these times will be made by agreement with the Supervising Officer before commencing operations. Entry to any building or student room is by appointment only, arranged by the Estate Management Department. The contractor is required to give the University's Estate Management Department 48 hours' notice minimum of its intention to carry out a service visit. A full specification of works is available and marked Appendix 2. A schedule list of current systems is available and marked Appendix 3. Maintenance documents for automatic control valves and actuators are provided in Appendix 6. Maintenance documents for optimisers and compensators are provided in Appendix 7. These documents should be read and understood.