Open tenders / Building maintenance & repairs
Open tender · Notice 096294-2026
Principal Contractor — Single-Supplier Framework for Metal Barrel Roof Replacement
- Value
- £5m
- Closes
- Not stated
- Where
- South West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 8 Feb 2027 – 31 Aug 2027
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
University of Bath is appointing a single principal contractor to a framework for replacing its metal barrel roofs, starting with an immediate job at the Sports Training Village Pentathlon Hall (including solar panels and electrical works), with further roof replacements such as the Library to follow. A place on this framework is the entry ticket to future call-off work, not guaranteed work, with the first construction contract running from 8 February 2027 to 31 August 2027.
Good fit for: Principal contractors experienced in roofing, solar PV installation and electrical works on large buildings.
- Single supplier only - high stakes, no shared risk
a single principal contractor to establish a framework arrangement
- Involves solar PV and electrical works alongside roofing
installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels and associated low-voltage (LV) electrical works
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What the buyer says
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
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 12 Oct 2026.
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