268400 – Campus Lounge Fit Out Tender

- DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Scope
Description
The project aims to transform the existing 850sqm canteen-style space into a modern, multipurpose campus lounge designed to support longer dwell times, agile working, and social interaction. The required building works include removing two existing serveries down to a single delivery point, undertaking small flooring replacements where necessary, and making only minor M&E adjustments such as rerouting power via ceiling drops or columns. The overall project budget is £500k inc. VAT. A hard deadline of 01/09 applies.
Suppliers are expected to deliver a turnkey design and build solution, providing 2-3 high quality 3D visuals, detailed floor plans, and a fully itemised pricing schedule covering all works and replacement furniture. Designs should move the space away from a canteen aesthetic towards a business lounge feel, incorporating a mix of robust seating types and potentially reusing existing furniture where appropriate. No powered furniture, AV installation, CCTV, or major M&E upgrades are required; WiFi upgrades will be managed through IT separately. The back kitchen and Staff Common Room are out of scope. Proposals must also outline feasible timescales, risk mitigation measures, and sequencing that enables works to start on a live site from 15/06 while maintaining safe access and egress.
All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc. can be found within our tender pack for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £500,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 April 2026 to 1 September 2026
- 4 months, 5 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45453100 – Refurbishment work
- 79932000 – Interior design services
Contract locations
- UKF – East Midlands (England)
ParticipationParticipation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
SubmissionSubmission
Enquiry deadline
20 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteriaAward criteria
An award will be made by an evaluation panel on the basis of quality, 70%, and price, 30%.
ProcedureProcedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Contracting authorityContracting authority
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10001883
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.dmu.ac.uk
Region: UKF21 – Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government
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