Chemistry Phase 1 Renovations - Early Engagement

Project Description:

The existing University of Sheffield Chemistry Department comprises of five buildings:

Chemistry North, Chemistry Northeast, Chemistry West, Dainton and Richard Roberts, all of which are interconnected.

The scope of Chemistry Phase 1 works includes Chemistry Northeast (renovation of external envelope and full internal refurbishment),

Richard Roberts (re-cladding of façade, internal refurbishment of C and D floor) and Dainton (internal refurbishment of reception area).

Chemistry Northeast is to undergo an internal strip out, followed by creation of new research laboratories, associated ancillary spaces and write-up space.

The external envelope is to be restored and upgraded to meet with the University's SBS (Sustainable Building Standard) requirements.

Richard Roberts C-Floor will have an internal refurbishment of existing offices.

D-Floor will undergo a partial strip out of existing PGR space to create new open plan PGR space, welfare spaces, storage, and lockers.

Existing Portland stone cladding is to be removed and reclad along with thermal upgrades to meet with the University's SBS requirements.

Dainton reception area (C-Floor) is to undergo a strip out of existing WCs and office spaces, to create a new entrance area and reception, WC facilities and office space.

Procurement Route:

The current intended procurement route for this project is via a single stage JCT D&B contract although this is to be confirmed. The tender is scheduled for issue in July 2024 for a 12-week period. The final appointment will be made in Nov 24.

Project Values:

Estimated Construction Value - £12m exc. VAT.

There will be a project open day scheduled for 24th January 24 from 11am until 4pm to allow interested parties to view the existing buildings and their current designs, this will also be an opportunity to meet the pre-construction team and gain further knowledge on the project.

Should you be interested in attending this open day please contact Andy Mansell, Senior Project Manager, Turner & Townsend on 07812 704093.

Additional information: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. This early engagement notice is regarding a potential procurement opportunity that will operate outside of the Public Contracts Regulations named above and will not be subject to them. The University is advertising this opportunity in Contracts Finder on a voluntary basis and does not undertake any obligation to comply with the regulations (as defined above). It reserves its rights, in full, to adapt or step outside the procedures in the procurement regulations as the University considers necessary to fulfil it's requirements.