Principal Contractor — Single-Supplier Framework for Metal Barrel Roof Replacement

The University of Bath is seeking a single principal contractor under solicitation CS1126 to establish a single-supplier framework for the replacement of metal barrel roofs. The total estimated value of the contract is 5,000,000 GBP including VAT. The framework includes an immediate requirement for the roof replacement at the Sports Training Village Pentathlon Hall, which encompasses the installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic panels and associated low-voltage electrical works. Future requirements are anticipated for other university buildings, specifically the Library, which will be called off without further competition based on the rates and specifications established during the tender. The engagement for the Pentathlon Hall project will begin with a Pre-Construction Services Agreement followed by a construction contract, with an estimated performance period from February 8, 2027, to August 31, 2027. The overall framework is expected to remain open until July 1, 2031. Award decisions will be made using a competitive flexible procedure involving a multiple stage process with a final best and final offer, weighted at 60 percent for quality and 40 percent for price. The procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises.