# \(NU/1697\) Main Contractor for Great North House Refurbishment

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Newcastle University.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Newcastle University](/buyers/newcastle-university/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [LIVECO Ltd t/a VEST Construction](/suppliers/vest-construction/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £1,113,378
- Tender value: £950,000
- Award date: 5 November 2021
- Published: 17 December 2021
- Contract start: 24 November 2021
- Contract end: 30 April 2022
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: ece24d08-dc2e-4150-941d-37decce3923d-494921
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb7f72f9-0507-442a-bcdc-88ae7eff6c89

## Description

The appointed contractor will be responsible for undertaking a full refurbishment of the Great North House building with a specific focus on sustainability and energy efficiency\. Summary of works:- • Strip all suspended ceilings • M&E upgrades \(Design\) • Windows and Doors \(Design\) • LED lighting • Heating and cooling systems \(Design\) • PV Solar Panels and structural work to roof \(Design\) • Making good decor • Other builders work associated with LT fit out • New roof membrane and insulation The project is being carried out within an occupied building and will be phased to carry out the works on a floor by basis\. The existing services to the occupied areas will need to be maintained to ensure the building can remain in use\. The University intend to adopt a soft landings process and intends to engage the Estates and Facilities team with design, review and commissioning process\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece24d08-dc2e-4150-941d-37decce3923d-494921)