University of Sheffield Geography Building Reroofing Works, £985,000
Summary
The University of Sheffield has published an open tender opportunity for reroofing works on the Geography Building at its Western Bank campus. The contract is valued at £985,000 with a closing date of 1 May 2026 at 12pm. Works are scheduled to commence on 15 June 2026 and complete by 13 November 2026.
What changed
The University of Sheffield has issued an open tender for reroofing works to its Geography Building. The scope includes replacement of roofing coverings, removal of life-expired glazed roof lanterns, and installation of new aluminium curtain walling to replace Linit U-channel glazing. The procurement is conducted via the In-tender e-tendering system.
This opportunity is open to any interested supplier and is suitable for SMEs. Bidders must register on the In-tender portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield to access tender documentation and submit questions. Completed tenders must be submitted through the same system by the closing deadline. The University clarifies it is not a contracting authority under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and is advertising this opportunity voluntarily.
What to do next
- Express interest via University of Sheffield In-tender portal
- Download ITT documentation from In-tender system
- Submit completed tender by 1 May 2026 at 12pm (UK time)
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Published date: 13 April 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 1 May 2026, 12pm
Contract summary
Industry
- Roof works and other special trade construction works - 45260000
- Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings - 45261000
- Special trade construction works other than roof works - 45262000
Location of contract
Yorkshire and the Humber
Value of contract
£985,000
Procurement reference
5038.EFM.SW
Published date
13 April 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
15 June 2026
Contract end date
13 November 2026
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
What is an open procedure (below threshold)? Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Estates and Facilities Management for re-roofing works.
Scope of Requirement:
The main aim of the project is to undertake reroofing works to the Geography Building, including replacement of roofing coverings to most areas, removal of life expired glazed roof lanterns and replacement of Linit U-channel glazing with new aluminium curtain walling.
The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest.
Tender Process and Documentation:
This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield.
If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.
Closing date for receipt of tenders: 1st May 2026 at 12 noon (UK time).
More information
Additional text
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.
The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.
For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above).
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Samantha Walker
Address
WESTERN BANK
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
England
samantha.walker@sheffield.ac.uk
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