Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
ASTON UNIVERSITY
RC000904
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B47ET
UK
Contact person: Sabrina Jagpal
E-mail: jagpals3@aston.ac.uk
NUTS: UKG31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.aston.ac.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
MB2 PC LAB REFURBISHMENT
Reference number: 1253
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45453100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing teaching spaces (MB202, MB204 and MB206) to create a flexible 150-seat PC laboratory, including associated building works, mechanical and electrical installations, ventilation and cooling systems, lighting upgrades, and internal fit-out.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
620 963.72
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45453100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG31
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The procurement relates to the appointment of a principal contractor to undertake the refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing teaching spaces within the Main Building (MB202, MB204 and MB206) at Aston University to create a flexible 150-seat PC laboratory. The works include associated building works, mechanical and electrical installations, including ventilation and cooling systems, lighting upgrades, and internal fit-out works to support teaching requirements.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
The contract was awarded by way of a direct award under the Constructing West Midlands (CWM) framework agreement (Lot 1), which was procured in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
The framework permits direct award to a single supplier where the terms of the framework are sufficiently clear and the chosen supplier is capable of delivering the required works.
In this case, Interclass was selected based on their proven performance on similar projects, familiarity with the University's estate, and ability to meet the critical programme requirements within the required timescales.
The award is therefore compliant with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, which governs the use of framework agreements, and does not require a separate call for competition.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
INTERCLASS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
02317072
Wolverhampton
UK
NUTS: UKG39
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 620 963.72
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice (England and Wales)
The High Court of Justice of England and Wales, Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/06/2026