UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX · Awarded contract
Awarded

Refurbishment of Eddington Tower at University of Essex Colchester Campus

Awarded 31 Aug 2019

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Awarded31 Aug 2019
Value£6,005,079.02
SupplierUnited Living (South) Limited
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConstruction
Ended 6y 2mo ago1y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2019Expired 30 Aug 2020

About

University of Essex awarded a contract to United Living (South) Limited for the refurbishment of Eddington Tower, the second of six towers at its Colchester campus.

The project involves the complete removal of almost all building elements, retaining only wall and floor structures.

Existing services, including all plant, will be stripped out, both existing lifts removed, and remedial works undertaken to lift shafts.

All windows and curtain walling will be removed, requiring full scaffolding.

New services will be installed, including mechanical ventilation to communal areas and student bedrooms, a new fire detection system, and a misting sprinkler system throughout.

Fire compartmentation will be addressed horizontally and vertically, and new fire-fighting lifts will be delivered.

The contract value is £6,005,079.02.

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