UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Lancaster University has procured a strategic CRM platform to deliver a transformative student and staff experience, aligning closely with our strategic ambition of becoming a globally recognised leader among higher education institutions.

Purchase of Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator The dilution refrigerator must be able to reach milli-Kelvin temperatures and allow ~6 months of continuous operation time, at such low temperatures. Additionally, the dilution refrigerator should be equipped with a variable vector magnet with a field strength of at least 1-1-1 Tesla, 48 (low-resistance) DC lines and at least 6 coaxial lines (with good signal transmission up to 18 GHz) for AC electrical testing of quantum devices

The requirement is to manage the cleaning servicesof the 80 bedrooms in the Guest Rooms block 7 days a week, all year round. They only shut during the Easter and Christmas period when the University closes. We expect the successful supplier to be able to clean the guest rooms 7 days a week over the year, and plan for the times of the year when the Guest Rooms are at full occupancy(June-September). Plus, over the vacation periods,support with the cleaning of any student blocks that are sold externally to visitors. Cleaning services includes • Full room clean upon departure • Room refresh during stay • Cleaning of communal areas such foyer areas and corridors • Shared kitchens • Deep cleaning

This procurement is being undertaken via a single-source route due to the unique technical capabilities of the C-Trap® Dymo 300 and the exclusive rights held by its manufacturer, LUMICKS B.V.

The requirement is to manage the cleaning services of the 80 bedrooms in the Guest Rooms block 7 days a week, all year round. They only shut during the Easter and Christmas period when the University closes. We expect the successful supplier to be able to clean the guest rooms 7 days a week over the year, and plan for the times of the year when the Guest Rooms are at full occupancy(June-September). Plus, over the vacation periods,support with the cleaning of any student blocks that are sold externally to visitors. Cleaning services includes • Full room clean upon departure • Room refresh during stay • Cleaning of communal areas such foyer areas and corridors • Shared kitchens • Deep cleaning

This procurement is being undertaken via a single-source route due to the unique technical capabilities of the C-Trap® Dymo 300 and the exclusive rights held by its manufacturer, LUMICKS B.V.

This procurement is being undertaken via a single-source route due to the unique technical capabilities of the C-Trap® Dymo 300 and the exclusive rights held by its manufacturer, LUMICKS B.V.

Tender for the supply, delivery and installation of a mobile platform for tracking carbon through agri-ecosystems ("the platform"). The platform will comprise real-time isotopic analysers (x2) for determination of CO2 and CH4 concentrations and d13C, automated chambers (x32: 16 opaque and 16 transparent) that can operate over vegetation with a height of 70cm, a free-standing low-energy power supply, and environmental (moisture, temperature and light) sensors, all controlled by multiplexors connected to PCs. The platform will be installed in a mobile greenhouse gas laboratory (Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 van) operated by the Lancaster Environment Centre, and will be used to support academic research and student training in outdoor environments. The equipment is expected to be installed by the 30th of April 2026

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).

The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to establish a multi-lot Framework agreement for an on-going requirement for Window Cleaning to Academic and Student Residential buildings (both internally & externally). The cleaning is to include windowsills & wiping of frames, glass canopies and main entrances, all internal glass including glass office partitions; glass balustrades and all glass in atrium areas including lifts on campus and at Health Innovation One (HIO); and Chancellor's Wharf, Lancaster City centre. Normally window cleaning takes place: • Externally once a year • Internally once a year Window cleaning is generally scheduled between March and September each year with occasional requests during the remainder of the year for VIP events. Some of the Student Residence buildings are required for Conference/Summer School accommodation after the students have vacated them so please be aware that approximately 20% of the Residences included in Lot 2 have to be cleaned/turnaround in anything from a 2 to 7-day timeframe Lancaster University aims to establish a Framework consisting of two Lots with up to three or four suppliers on each Lot.

Service engineers will be required to provide weekly Service and Maintenance attendance to carry out works to the Swimming Pool Filtration Equipment, Pumps, and Electrical Control Panel, Chemical Disinfection Systems including Chemical Dosing and UV Sterilisation Equipment. This would involve twice weekly site attendance checks (8 per month) and reactive callouts when required. The supply and stock management of CO2 gases and all chemicals' treatments would also be required.

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).