UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The University of Leicester is seeking proposals from suitably qualified, fully trained companies to maintain and repair existing Schneider Building Management Systems (BMS) throughout the University. The opportunity is split into 2 lots: Lot 1 for Condition-based Maintenance using Schneider Electric Building Advisor Platform & Bureau Service and Lot 2 for Traditional planned maintenance of EcoStruxure systems. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-building-installations./YX38ZJXBFH To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YX38ZJXBFH

The University Shuttle Bus Service has been operating since 2018 following a competitive tender exercise. The Oadby to Campus Shuttle Bus Service was established in the first term of 2018/2019 academic year in order to provide a subsidised bus service to and from the Oadby Halls of residence to the main campus. It is managed by the Estates and Campus Services Division here at the University. The contract will begin in September 2026 for a potential term of up to five years.

The Body Donation Programme takes place at the University of Leicester Medical School. Members of the public (referred to as ‘bequests’ in this document), bequeath their bodies for anatomical examination, and are a valuable teaching source for teaching the structure and function of the human body to medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Cremations must take place at a crematorium in Leicester or Loughborough (i.e. Gilroes Crematorium, Loughborough Crematorium or Great Glen Crematorium). The successful tenderer will be required to transport bequests who have donated their bodies for anatomical examination to the University of Leicester and to arrange and carry out subsequent cremations which take place in late June/early July each year for up to 50 bequests.

The University of Leicester wishes to enter into a contract for the asset validation, compliance validation and network testing of a the entire University wide Natural Gas pipeline systems and associated pipeline assemblies, that will ensure that the all of the natural gas pipelines form incomer to appliance are validated and comply with the highest quality standards. The contract is for 2 years from 1 October 2022.

The University of Leicester wishes to enter into a contract for the asset validation, compliance validation and network testing of a the entire University wide Natural Gas pipeline systems and associated pipeline assemblies, that will ensure that the all of the natural gas pipelines form incomer to appliance are validated and comply with the highest quality standards. The contract is for 2 years from 1 October 2022.

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework agreement to up to 3 suppliers for the provision of promotional items, to last from 1st October 2022 for at least 3 years, with the option to extend for a final 12 months. The University purchases branded goods for a number of purposes, including to support student recruitment, to encourage philanthropy and promote the University’s brand and positioning. The University wishes suppliers on the framework to actively encourage colleagues to purchase promotional items •In quantities which avoid wastage •That are functional (i.e. serve a useful purpose) and low environmental impact.

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework agreement to up to 3 suppliers for the provision of promotional items, to last from 1st October 2022 for at least 3 years, with the option to extend for a final 12 months. The University purchases branded goods for a number of purposes, including to support student recruitment, to encourage philanthropy and promote the University's brand and positioning. The University wishes suppliers on the framework to actively encourage colleagues to purchase promotional items •In quantities which avoid wastage •That are functional (i.e. serve a useful purpose) and low environmental impact.

The University is seeking to enter into a Multi-Contractor Framework Agreement (Agreement) for the provision of Building Fabric Maintenance and Minor Building Works (Works) across its campus network. Works may comprise new buildings, extensions to existing buildings, conversion/refurbishment of existing buildings, works to ensure compliance with various legislative requirements, e.g. legionella, fire safety, DDA, mechanical and electrical engineering works and enabling works in advance of major capital works projects. This Agreement is a mechanism for engaging Main Contractors (Contractors) to deliver the range of Projects as required, the Contractors will be required to deliver the full Project which may include the needs for sub-contracting for mechanical, electrical, fit-out, painting and decorating, flooring as required. For the purposes of the Agreement, Works are defined as any Project with a construction price of between £10,000 and £2,500,000 net of VAT.

The University is seeking to enter into a Multi-Contractor Framework Agreement (Agreement) for the provision of Building Fabric Maintenance and Minor Building Works (Works) across its campus network. Works may comprise new buildings, extensions to existing buildings, conversion/refurbishment of existing buildings, works to ensure compliance with various legislative requirements, e.g. legionella, fire safety, DDA, mechanical and electrical engineering works and enabling works in advance of major capital works projects. This Agreement is a mechanism for engaging Main Contractors (Contractors) to deliver the range of Projects as required, the Contractors will be required to deliver the full Project which may include the needs for sub-contracting for mechanical, electrical, fit-out, painting and decorating, flooring as required. For the purposes of the Agreement, Works are defined as any Project with a construction price of between £10,000 and £2,500,000 net of VAT.

The Marketing and Communications Office at the University of Leicester consists of the Marketing, Digital Engagement and Communications teams. We are seeking to establish a framework of competent suppliers for the following services: Lot 1: Video/TV Shoots and Photography Lot 2: Creative/Design/Campaigns The aim is to establish a non-exclusive framework of suppliers for each lot that can be called upon to deliver services as described in Section 3 of the ITT. The proposed term of the framework agreement is for up to four years, reviewed annually.

The Marketing and Communications Office at the University of Leicester consists of the Marketing, Digital Engagement and Communications teams. We are seeking to establish a framework of competent suppliers for the following services: Lot 1: Video/TV Shoots and Photography Lot 2: Creative/Design/Campaigns The aim is to establish a non-exclusive framework of suppliers for each lot that can be called upon to deliver services as described in Section 3 of the ITT. The proposed term of the framework agreement is for up to four years, reviewed annually.

The University of Leicester wishes to enter into a contract for planned maintenance and repair of its compressed gas systems systems. The contract includes planned visits once a year in September to all assets, scheduled replacements of parts during the year and reactive maintenance for all assets in the event of any failures. The initial contract is for 3 years from 1 October 2022 with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months by agreement between all parties until 30 September 2027.

The University’s Estates and Digital Services Department will manage a new framework agreement to facilitate the provision of hired marquees for different events primarily on Centenary Square (Main Campus), and potentially others at City and Oadby locations and potentially also at DeMontfort Hall, Leicester.

The University's Estates and Digital Services Department will manage a new framework agreement to facilitate the provision of hired marquees for different events primarily on Centenary Square (Main Campus), and potentially others at City and Oadby locations and potentially also at DeMontfort Hall, Leicester.

The University of Leicester wishes to enter into a contract for planned maintenance and repair of its local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems. The contract includes planned visits twice a year (August and January) to all assets and reactive maintenance for all assets in the event of any failures. The initial contract is for 3 years from 1 December 2022 with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months by agreement between all parties until 30 November 2027.

The University of Leicester wishes to procure a combined automated tissue staining and imaging platform (High-plex tissue imaging platform – HPTIP), with an associated analysis software package for the rapid, non-destructive high-plex staining, imaging and analysis of research samples including human and mouse formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections. The system MUST be supplied as a single package (and single invoice) containing the instrument/hardware, software, installation, commissioning and training. Award of contract is subject to: 1) Provision of grant funding to the University via the MRC medium equipment award 2022 (a decision on which is not expected before the end of October 2022); and 2) Agreement by the successful supplier that the contract will be concluded and paid for by 31st of March 2022 (after which the grant expires)

The University of Leicester wishes to procure a combined automated tissue staining and imaging platform (High-plex tissue imaging platform - HPTIP), with an associated analysis software package for the rapid, non-destructive high-plex staining, imaging and analysis of research samples including human and mouse formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections. The system MUST be supplied as a single package (and single invoice) containing the instrument/hardware, software, installation, commissioning and training. Award of contract is subject to: 1) Provision of grant funding to the University via the MRC medium equipment award 2022 (a decision on which is not expected before the end of October 2022); and 2) Agreement by the successful supplier that the contract will be concluded and paid for by 31st of March 2022 (after which the grant expires)

The University of Leicester wishes to enter into a framework with 3 providers for the test and inspection of its fire doors. The University requires competent contractors to carry out annual fire door inspections to all fire doors across the estate, in all properties. Approximately 15,000 fire doors are to be inspected and reported on in accordance with the Fire Door Maintenance Checklist. It is the University’s intention to appoint three suppliers to the framework agreement, each company will receive orders to inspect a minimum of 4,000 doors each year. The contract is for 3 years from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025 with an option to extend by a further 24 months to 31 December 2027.

The University of Leicester wishes to enter into a framework with 3 providers for the test and inspection of its fire doors. The University requires competent contractors to carry out annual fire door inspections to all fire doors across the estate, in all properties. Approximately 15,000 fire doors are to be inspected and reported on in accordance with the Fire Door Maintenance Checklist. It is the University's intention to appoint three suppliers to the framework agreement, each company will receive orders to inspect a minimum of 4,000 doors each year. The contract is for 3 years from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025 with an option to extend by a further 24 months to 31 December 2027.

The University of Leicester wishes to enter into contract(s) for the provision of planned and reactive maintenance services of the University's ventilation and cooling systems. The procurement is split into 3 lots, lot 1 for ventilation systems maintenance, lot 2 for cooling systems maintenance and the third for a 'one-stop-shop' combined bid for ventilation and cooling. The University will award contracts for lot 1 and 2, or 3. The contract(s) are for 3 years from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2026 with an option to extend for a further 24 months to 31 January 2028.