University of Sunderland · Awarded contract
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Provision of Architectural Lead Design Services for University of Sunderland Estates Improvement Programme

Awarded 16 Dec 2019

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Awarded16 Dec 2019
Value£373,230.00
SupplierHowarth Litchfield
AgencyUniversity of Sunderland
RegionNorth East
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 5y 11mo ago1y term
Awarded 16 Dec 2019Expired 15 Dec 2020

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University of Sunderland awarded a contract to Howarth Litchfield for the provision of architects to support the Estates Improvement Programme.

The appointed architect will act as lead designer for the proposed Estates Rationalisation Programme, working alongside the University's externally appointed Programme Manager.

This 3 to 5-year programme consists of a series of inter-related projects across the University estate aimed at improving estate suitability, condition, space utilisation and cost efficiency.

Phase 1 includes projects such as the relocation of photography from St Mary's Buildings to the David Goldman building, relocation of CEG from Johnson building to Reg Vardy, refurbishment of David Goldman ground floor, relocation of Estates & Facilities and Enterprise & Innovation Services, relocation of Print Centre, and demolition of the Design Centre building.

Phase 1 works are to be completed by August 2020, with demolition by December 2020.

The contract value is £373,230.

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