UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX · Awarded contract

Awarded

Refurbishment of Rayleigh Tower at University of Essex

Awarded 11 Jun 2023

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Awarded11 Jun 2023

Value£8,000,000.00

SupplierUnited Living (South) Limited

AgencyUNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConstruction

Ended 2y 3mo ago1y 2mo term

Awarded 11 June 2023Expired 15 Aug 2024

About

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

The project involved the complete strip-out of the building's interior, including services, lifts, windows, and curtain walling, leaving only the wall and floor structures.

Works included full scaffolding, roof replacement with thermal insulation, installation of new mechanical ventilation and fire detection systems, and remedial works to lift shafts.

The refurbishment aimed to improve thermal efficiency, enhance student accommodation, and ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, as the tower is classified as a 'higher risk' building.

The contract value was £8,000,000.

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