UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

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 is seeking to procure an experienced private sector partner to deliver oncampus student residences at both its Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses under a design, build, finance and operate agreement with an anticipated length of 50 years. Some existing stock will be transferred to the private sector partner as part of the arrangement. It is the University's preference that the agreement will deliver an off-balance sheet transaction (or one that has minimal impact on the University's balance sheet). The University's primary objective is to create new accommodation and to refurbish existing accommodation on both campuses to meet demand but most importantly provide an affordable, high-quality student and living experience. Full details of the project are contained within the procurement documents.

The University of Chichester has been using its current Conference and Student Accommodation System (herein known as CASA) since 2011 and is now going out to tender to ensure that the software meets the current requirements of the University and also demonstrates to the Governing Body's Finance Committee that the University is getting value for money for the software. We requires therefore a robust Conference and Student Accommodation System with shared bedroom database (currently 1200 bedrooms, with a planned increase within the contract period to c1500) with a clear licensing model that enables cost effective expansion of the room stock, to service the needs of both Conference and Student Accommodation Offices together with their clients as they aim to increase the efficiency and use of the University's facilities. The system will also need to be able to provide web portals for both students and external clients to carry out tasks related to their bookings as required. The successful supplier will need to be able to fulfil the detailed requirements that are in the Requirements Document, achieve best value (efficient and cost effective) and demonstrate any added value of their system, which is over and above the minimum specification requirements. To install and configure the system and provide training to enable beneficial use no later than 28th February 2023

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 a student and alumni careers and employability system to provide an online platform for students and graduates to engage with our central Careers & Employability Team. This is to provide them with access to a wide range of employers and other opportunity providers. This system will be a key resource in supporting student employability skills development, act as a central communication tool and will be the repository of relevant and rich employment related resources. The system will also be equally important for managing the Careers & Employability service with an integrated appointment module and data reporting tools. Details of the requirements are set out in the tender documents 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 is seeking to purchase head mounted display virtual reality equipment for the purpose of supplying to schools to support the delivery of a research project and further academic use. We require 75 Standalone VR headsets with integrated speakers and two handheld controllers that are not attached by a wire. The headsets must be compatible with Koji's Quest software developed by NeuroReality. Additionally, the units should be appropriate for supervised use by children aged 8+ and weigh less than 650g (with head strap), preferably with weight distributed rather than all front loading. 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 an AV supplier to provide the following at our 2 campuses: • Supplier and installer or AV equipment. • Call out maintenance of equipment. • Equipment loans while longer-term equipment repairs are undertaken. • Support for in-house maintenance team. • Partner to develop AV strategy with. Both campuses are served with high performance, highly resilient fixed and wireless networking. Campuses comprise of 81 class rooms at BOC, and 55 at BRC each equipped with varying standards, ages and complexities of AV. A list of existing equipment across both our campuses in available in the tender document (appendices 4&5). Some of this is low-fi, but often this is all that is needed in for example a Dance Studio, and similarly in an IT lab, modern teaching is more likely to distribute images across the PC screens in the room, than to undertake traditional 'sage on stage' lectures. Typically, the University refurbishes 20 or so room installations per year, and depending on their individual scale and complexity, works in partnership with suppliers to design and install new equipment. 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, including contact details in Section 1, and responses to sections 2 AND 3, to the University by the closing date of 18th July 2024 at 12am (Noon), 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.

The University of Chichester is seeking to establish a partner to work with us to converge our current door lock solutions to integrated (lock) solutions with a long life span, with relevant, convenient and easy to use, standards based methods for current and future generations for staff, students, customers and visitors. This means that we are interested to consider flexible, multiple-token solutions including operation through mobile phones and biometrics. Ideally this would be with minimised, low maintenance devices and controllers and minimal cabling to infrastructure to each door. The University is a forward looking institution with a rich history that goes back to the 1839. There are around 110 buildings in total, some of which are interconnected or in clusters. Of these, some are modern, but there are also buildings whose construction pre-dates the University. Most buildings are located on the University's two campuses, with off campus student residences Stocksbridge (+405 rooms) and Fishbourne (+134 rooms). These buildings are variously used for teaching, student accommodation and administering the University, but also for public access and bookable facilities (sports halls etc) and hosts conferencing, sports, and other events. Premises are secured with a range of facilities, from hard (physical key) locks, but also (and increasingly) e-locks. These have developed over time, and with different solutions, across locks that enable internal and external facing doors, powered doors, and facilities such as parking barriers. Over time, we aim to bring together the governance and allocation of soft 'keys' (tokens/credentials), with ease of allocation, integrity, and of course rapidity and automation for terminating access, in a robust, easy to use and coherent (single) management system. Updating the student room's doors is our first priority, and we anticipate transitioning over locks and management. Usability, future-reproofing, security, any-time any-place and ease of use for operating the management system are key factors. Our general design principles are around, simplification, standardising, low maintenance, security, and supportability and are very much reflective of sustainability in all supply, materials, operation, and longevity. 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, including contact details in Section 1, and responses to sections 2 AND 3, to the University by the closing date of 31st July 2024 at 12:00 (Noon), 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 a suitably experienced and skilled partner to shape and focus our advertising campaigns to achieve the best results, and to act on behalf of the University in engaging with suitable advertising suppliers, this can be in the form of a multi-channel agency or a consortium of agencies. We are looking for a partner to build and deploy our paid search, ppc and social media advertising campaigns. Buy media on our behalf and account manage projects, timings, and schedules for our campaigns. Giving us clear instructions on the specifications requested and deadlines in good time. This partner must have good relationships with key Higher Education players (UCAS, IDP etc) as well as strong experience, skills and knowledge working with companies such as Google and Meta. Overall, our aim is to increase the size and diversity of the student body by generating a larger number of leads into our funnel, allowing us greater opportunity for conversion to application and enrolment. We require our partner agency to work with the University's lead Marketing contacts to help deliver the annual marketing plan through effective and timely advertising campaigns. These campaigns will include search, PPC, social media advertising, media buying, out of home, third party sites and other formats or platforms our partner agency thinks would be beneficial for the university's purposes of student recruitment, retention and brand awareness.

The University of Chichester is seeking suppliers who have the capability to provide the next iteration of the University's Firewall. The current provision is based on Palo Alto, and although this is not a given, we anticipate that new services must be able to integrate seamlessly with our estate and various interconnected services. Our services are protected by (and need to be compliant with) common security technologies and methods, including delineated VLANs, Role Based Access, Insider Protection / Firewalling, Multi Factor Authentication, Mobile Device Management and a Virtual Private Network for off-site access. Our infrastructure uses a private dark fibre to connect our two data centres, (one on each of the Chichester and Bognor Regis Campuses) each with a JISC internet connection. The University currently employs two Palo Alto PA-3250 firewalls, with one located on each of its campuses. They leverage Application Filtering, Threat Protection, Cloud based malware protection, SSL decryption and inspection, anti-virus protection, client VPN and user identification to maintain a strong network perimeter for the University's sensitive data. The University is amongst the first of HEIs to achieve institution wide ISO27001, and also has Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus Accreditation, where this is required (with additional security protocols) for Defence Contactor work. We would expect our Firewall partners to embrace these standards, to recognise their role in our Information Security Management System (ISMS) and to work collaboratively with our excellent and highly committed team to maintain, enhance and constantly improve our Security Operations Centre. The University cannot contemplate business interruption - all systems operate 24/7/365. Any new or altered system(s) must be familiar and proven in the HEI sector and must be capable of seamless implementation. The University has limited opportunity to disrupt its workflows, as recruitment, retention, and the cycle of the academic year leaves no part of the year when a system can be taken off-line to be replaced, in part or in full. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents. All tender documents, Questions and Answers are open to all bidders. Please send your completed submission to the University by the closing date of 12th December 2024 at 17:00, (5pm) 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 looking to appoint a competent contractor to undertake a rolling series of "light touch" refurbishments of its "Courtyard blocks" at its Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester comprising: • Petworth "Block" (3 flats, 18 bedrooms in total) • Arundel "Block" (2 flats, 11 bedrooms in total) • Duncton "Block" (2 flats, 12 bedrooms in total) • Ifold "Block" (3 flats, 18 bedrooms in total) • Loxwood "Block": Halls 1, 2, 3 and 4 (24 bedrooms in total) • Midhurst Block (3 flats, 17 bedrooms to total) A measured term contract is to be let for this work which will provide a "framework" under which the successful contractor can be appointed to refurbish rooms around their availability. The tender documents include a pricing schedule allowing works to be priced differently depending upon whether rooms are refurbished individually, as an entire flat or the block as a whole. Some works are only relevant to these larger scale interventions. Availability of rooms can be throughout the year and not specifically limited to either term-time or vacations. Current planning however is that the summer conference season (typically late June - September) is to be avoided for works on site. The lifespan of the contract will be 3 years. There is no guarantee however that the University will be able to release all rooms for refurbishment over this timeframe. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents and pricing schedule. All tender documents, Questions and Answers are open to all bidders. Please send your completed submission to the University by the closing date of 14th February at 16:00, (4pm) to tenders@chi.ac.uk. Please note, we do not accept submissions via fi le 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 has a requirement for two jobs under this tender. It is envisaged that a "best contractor" will be appointed to undertake each requirement. This may or may not be the same contractor for both Jobs. Job 1 is a plant room upgrade in our Ashling Halls of Residence. Job 2 is re-piping of the heating system in our gym area. Job 1 is to replace the existing combined heating and hot water plant, along with pipework and controls within the main plantroom. The contractor should allow for the removal and disposal of all old boiler plant and pipework along with the upgrade of the existing BMS controls to allow the new plant to operate seamlessly with the new boiler plant and associated equipment. This includes the following aspects: - boiler plant - flue system - hot water - heating - pipework - system pressurisation - controls and wiring - thermal insulation - commissioning and testing Job 2 is to replace the existing heating pipework through the gym. This includes to following aspects: - Disconnection and Removal of Existing Pipework, - Supply and Installation of New Pipework and Radiators - Connection to the Heating System in Changing Rooms - High-Level access - Thermal Insulation of New Pipework - Filling and Testing of the New Pipework - Commissioning & Testing Full details of our requirements are set out in the tender documentation in section 0.3 - 0.5. All tender documents, Questions and Answers are open to all bidders. Please send your completed submission to the University by the closing date of 3rd March 2025 at 12:00 GMT, (12 midday) 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 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. Full details of our requirements are available in the tender documents. All tender documents, Questions and Answers are open to all bidders. Please send your completed submission to the University by the closing date of 28 March 2025 at 12:00, (midday) 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.