ASTON UNIVERSITY · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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Opportunity overview
Aston University is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise for Project Phoenix, an integrated programme of safety-critical works within the EBRI building.
The project encompasses gas detection systems, Building Management System (BMS) upgrades and integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage facilities, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works.
The purpose of this exercise is to gather industry feedback to inform the University’s decisions on the project’s procurement strategy, contract structure, delivery model and packaging of works. Potential approaches include appointing a Principal Contractor to manage and coordinate the entire programme, procuring individual specialist work packages, or adopting a combined approach.
Interested suppliers are invited to participate by accessing the ProContract link, reviewing the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise document and submitting completed responses to the questions provided. Responses must be submitted by 11:00 am on Friday 30 October 2026.
Requests for site visits, additional technical information and clarification must be submitted through the ProContract messaging facility.
This preliminary market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by Aston University to proceed with a formal procurement process or appoint a supplier.
Further information and participation
To view the opportunity, visit the Delta eSourcing portal:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Birmingham:-Electrical-installation-work./M4SQNDP78E
To submit a response, please use the following link:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4SQNDP78E
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Electrical-installation-work./M4SQNDP78E
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4SQNDP78E
Classification
CPV45310000 — Electrical installation work
CPV45331000 — Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
CPV45333000 — Gas-fitting installation work
CPV45350000 — Mechanical installations
Lots
Lot 1Value not stated
Documents and notices
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
Published notice details
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45333000
Description
Gas-fitting installation work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45350000
Description
Mechanical installations
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKG31
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Planning and budget
Milestones
Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
To participate, please complete the preliminary market engagement questionnaire on Delta.
Suppliers should review the preliminary market engagement document and submit their completed questionnaire via Delta by 11:00am on Friday 30 October 2026.
No engagement events or site visits have been scheduled at this stage. Suppliers requiring a site visit or survey, or seeking clarification or further technical information, should submit their requests through Delta. The University will review requests and provide relevant information where appropriate.
This engagement is for market-testing purposes only and does not represent a commitment to commence a formal procurement process, use a particular procurement or delivery model, or appoint a supplier.
Due
30 Oct 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Documents
Entry 1
Id
098343-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
2 VERSIONS
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098343-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
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098354-2026Preliminary market engagement 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
Early-stage preliminary market engagement for Aston University's Project Phoenix at the EBRI building. The University is seeking market feedback on an integrated safety-critical works programme covering gas detection, BMS upgrades/integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works. This is not a formal tender or commitment to appoint a supplier.
Who this may suit
Potentially relevant to contractors and specialists with evidenced capability in laboratory safety systems, BMS integration, gas systems, ventilation controls and associated building works. The future delivery model is undecided and may involve a principal contractor, specialist packages, or both.
Key points identified
Programme scopeIntegrated safety-critical works in the EBRI building, including gas detection, BMS upgrades and integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage facilities, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works.Evidence: "The project encompasses gas detection systems, Building Management System (BMS) upgrades and integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage facilities, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works."
Engagement responseInterested suppliers are invited to review the attached preliminary market engagement document and submit completed responses to its questions.Evidence: "Interested suppliers are invited to participate by accessing the ProContract link, reviewing the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise document and submitting completed responses to the questions provided."
Supplier eligibility criteriaUnknown; no eligibility, financial-standing, insurance, company-size or certification criteria are stated in the supplied notice.Evidence: The supplied notice describes participation and scope but states no such criteria.
94% approved-analysis confidence3 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
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Early-stage preliminary market engagement for Aston University's Project Phoenix at the EBRI building. The University is seeking market feedback on an integrated safety-critical works programme covering gas detection, BMS upgrades/integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works. This is not a formal tender or commitment to appoint a supplier.
Who this may suit
Potentially relevant to contractors and specialists with evidenced capability in laboratory safety systems, BMS integration, gas systems, ventilation controls and associated building works. The future delivery model is undecided and may involve a principal contractor, specialist packages, or both.
Key deliverables
Preliminary market engagement response
Industry feedback on procurement strategy, contract structure, delivery model and work-package packaging
Potential site-visit, technical-information or clarification requests through ProContract
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
3 criteria identified
Programme scope
99% confidence
Integrated safety-critical works in the EBRI building, including gas detection, BMS upgrades and integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage facilities, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works.
View supporting evidence
"The project encompasses gas detection systems, Building Management System (BMS) upgrades and integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage facilities, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works."
Engagement response
97% confidence
Interested suppliers are invited to review the attached preliminary market engagement document and submit completed responses to its questions.
View supporting evidence
"Interested suppliers are invited to participate by accessing the ProContract link, reviewing the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise document and submitting completed responses to the questions provided."
Supplier eligibility criteria
95% confidence
Unknown; no eligibility, financial-standing, insurance, company-size or certification criteria are stated in the supplied notice.
View supporting evidence
The supplied notice describes participation and scope but states no such criteria.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Published value
82% confidence
GBP 791,666.67 maximum value is recorded in the source data; its basis and whether it applies to any future contract are not stated.
View supporting evidence
Source field: value_max "791666.67"; the notice describes a preliminary market engagement only.
Commercial model
98% confidence
Unknown; the engagement is intended to inform contract structure, delivery model and packaging of works.
View supporting evidence
"The purpose of this exercise is to gather industry feedback to inform the University’s decisions on the project’s procurement strategy, contract structure, delivery model and packaging of works."
Delivery
Delivery location
89% confidence
EBRI building; Birmingham (UKG31) is recorded as the delivery region.
View supporting evidence
"within the EBRI building"; source location: delivery region "UKG31"; buyer locality "Birmingham".
Engagement response deadline
99% confidence
11:00 am on Friday 30 October 2026.
View supporting evidence
"Responses must be submitted by 11:00 am on Friday 30 October 2026."
Clarifications and site visits
98% confidence
Requests for site visits, technical information and clarification must be submitted through the ProContract messaging facility.
View supporting evidence
"Requests for site visits, additional technical information and clarification must be submitted through the ProContract messaging facility."
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Status
99% confidence
Upcoming preliminary market engagement (planning stage), not an open formal tender.
View supporting evidence
Source fields: display_status "upcoming", stage "planning", notice_type "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender"; "does not constitute a commitment... to proceed with a formal procurement process or appoint a supplier."
Procurement route
99% confidence
Unknown. Potential future approaches include a principal contractor, individual specialist work packages, or a combined approach.
View supporting evidence
"Potential approaches include appointing a Principal Contractor... procuring individual specialist work packages, or adopting a combined approach."
Participation route
96% confidence
Delta eSourcing / ProContract links stated in the notice.
View supporting evidence
"Interested suppliers are invited to participate by accessing the ProContract link" and the supplied Delta eSourcing response URL.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Early-stage engagement only
99% confidence
This is information-gathering preliminary market engagement, not a commitment to procure or appoint a supplier. Formal tender scope and requirements may change or may not proceed.
View supporting evidence
"This preliminary market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by Aston University to proceed with a formal procurement process or appoint a supplier."
Future packaging uncertainty
99% confidence
It is not yet decided whether delivery will be through a principal contractor, specialist packages or a combined approach.
View supporting evidence
"Potential approaches include appointing a Principal Contractor... procuring individual specialist work packages, or adopting a combined approach."
Submission-date metadata discrepancy
98% confidence
The notice text gives a PME response deadline of 30 October 2026 at 11:00 am, while the structured submission_deadline field is null. The text deadline appears to concern engagement responses rather than a formal tender submission.
View supporting evidence
Notice text: "Responses must be submitted by 11:00 am on Friday 30 October 2026." Source field: submission_deadline null.
Incomplete lot data
99% confidence
A planning lot with ID 1 is present but has no title, description, value or deadline; no lot-specific scope can be established.
View supporting evidence
Supplied lot record: lot_id "1" with null title, description, value_amount and submission_deadline.
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