✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 12 Oct 2026, 18:51.
Opportunity overview
The University of Bath (“the University”) is inviting tenders for the appointment of a single principal contractor to establish a framework arrangement for the replacement of its metal barrel roofs. The framework will comprise:
●An immediate requirement to replace the roof at the Sports Training Village (STV) Pentathlon Hall, including the installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels and associated low-voltage (LV) electrical works; and
●A future requirement for further metal barrel roof replacement works at other University buildings (currently anticipated to include the Library), to be called off from the framework on the products, specification and rates established through this tender.
The appointed contractor will be engaged initially under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for the Pentathlon Hall works, followed by a construction contract for delivery. Future call-offs under the framework will be issued on the terms established at award.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Works-for-complete-or-part-construction-and-civil-engineering-work./YU626MN9ZA
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YU626MN9ZA
Classification
CPV45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
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096294-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
University of Bath is seeking one principal contractor for a framework to replace metal barrel roofs. The first project is the Sports Training Village Pentathlon Hall roof, including roof-mounted PV panels and associated low-voltage electrical works. The contractor will first provide pre-construction services, then deliver the construction works; later roof projects may be called off under the framework.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for principal contractors with metal roofing, roof-mounted solar PV, low-voltage electrical installation and pre-construction services capability.
Key points identified
Supplier roleSingle principal contractorEvidence: The University is inviting tenders for the appointment of a single principal contractor.
Pre-construction servicesRequired initially under a PCSA for the Pentathlon Hall worksEvidence: The appointed contractor will be engaged initially under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for the Pentathlon Hall works.
Roofing scopeReplacement of metal barrel roofsEvidence: Framework arrangement for the replacement of its metal barrel roofs.
94% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
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University of Bath is seeking one principal contractor for a framework to replace metal barrel roofs. The first project is the Sports Training Village Pentathlon Hall roof, including roof-mounted PV panels and associated low-voltage electrical works. The contractor will first provide pre-construction services, then deliver the construction works; later roof projects may be called off under the framework.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for principal contractors with metal roofing, roof-mounted solar PV, low-voltage electrical installation and pre-construction services capability.
Key deliverables
PCSA services for the STV Pentathlon Hall works
Replacement of the Pentathlon Hall metal barrel roof
Installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic panels
Associated low-voltage electrical works
Future metal barrel roof replacement call-offs under the framework
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Supplier role
99% confidence
Single principal contractor
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The University is inviting tenders for the appointment of a single principal contractor.
Pre-construction services
98% confidence
Required initially under a PCSA for the Pentathlon Hall works
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The appointed contractor will be engaged initially under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for the Pentathlon Hall works.
Roofing scope
99% confidence
Replacement of metal barrel roofs
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Framework arrangement for the replacement of its metal barrel roofs.
PV and electrical capability
99% confidence
Roof-mounted PV installation and associated low-voltage electrical works for the initial project
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Including the installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels and associated low-voltage (LV) electrical works.
Supplier eligibility conditions
98% confidence
Unknown
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No selection, exclusion, financial-standing, insurance, workforce or accreditation conditions are supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Framework value
95% confidence
Up to £5,000,000
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Opportunity value_max is GBP 5,000,000; Lot 1 value is GBP 5,000,000.
Commercial structure
98% confidence
Single-supplier framework with an initial PCSA followed by a construction contract; later works may be called off
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The appointed contractor will be engaged initially under a PCSA... followed by a construction contract for delivery. Future call-offs under the framework will be issued on the terms established at award.
Rates basis
97% confidence
Future call-offs will use products, specification and rates established through this tender
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Future requirement... to be called off from the framework on the products, specification and rates established through this tender.
Delivery
Initial delivery site
98% confidence
Sports Training Village Pentathlon Hall, University of Bath
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Immediate requirement to replace the roof at the Sports Training Village (STV) Pentathlon Hall.
Delivery region
92% confidence
UKK12
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Delivery location is recorded as region UKK12.
Future delivery sites
94% confidence
Other University of Bath buildings, currently anticipated to include the Library
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Future requirement for further metal barrel roof replacement works at other University buildings (currently anticipated to include the Library).
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open
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Display status is open and source status is active.
procurement_method is 'selective' while procurement_method_details is 'Competitive flexible procedure'.
Response portal
98% confidence
Delta eSourcing
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The notice directs suppliers to respond at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YU626MN9ZA.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Procedure metadata inconsistency
99% confidence
The source records both 'selective' procurement and a 'Competitive flexible procedure'; the supplied evidence does not resolve the discrepancy.
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procurement_method is 'selective'; procurement_method_details is 'Competitive flexible procedure'.
Future scope uncertainty
98% confidence
Future call-off locations and volumes are not fixed; the Library is only currently anticipated.
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Future works are at other University buildings, 'currently anticipated to include the Library'.
Contract term unknown
98% confidence
No framework, PCSA or construction-contract start/end dates are supplied.
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Contract start and end dates are null.
Supplier conditions unknown
97% confidence
No explicit insurance, financial, technical-selection, workforce or certification requirements are supplied.
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The supplied opportunity data contains no such conditions.
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