Design & Construction of UoW School of Architecture & Built Environment

The University of Wolverhampton has bought the iconic old Springfield Brewery site in the centre of Wolverhampton, in order to develop it in to a smart specialisation hub for Construction and the Built Environment. This will act as a catalyst for the regeneration of the local area, and the Black Country, commencing with the opening of the West Midlands Construction UTC in November 2016, followed by the Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills in June 2017. The University will shortly be going out to tender to seek a design and build contractor to partner with the University to deliver the move of their own School of Architecture and Built Environment (SOABE) to the site in 2019.

The SOABE development itself will have a gross internal area of circa 8250m2, which comprises of both refurbishment of the existing building and a new build element (with associated car parking for 45 cars). A BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’ has been targeted that will take into account the new build, refurbishment and fit out elements. The construction value for the project will be circa £20 million. The form of contract will be the JCT 2011 Design and Build Contract. Design is due to be issued at RIBA Stage 3 with the Main Contractor developing the scheme from RIBA Stage 4 to 6. Scheduled date for Contract Award is 07th February 2017, mobilising thereafter with a Construction Period between 08th March 2017 and 05th February 2019. The University requires the School to be open early Summer 2019.

The University will be administering the Tender process in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Competitive Procedure with Negotiation).

A Market Engagement Event where Contractors can find out more about the project, will be held at University of Wolverhampton on Wednesday 29th June 08:30 – 10:30. To attend the event you must Register on the University Procurement Team Eventbrite Page http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/university-of-wolverhampton-procurement-team-8226428708 Please note that a maximum of 3 delegates per organisation is permitted.