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Arts University Bournemouth

Tender for the manufacture of a Cross Laminated Timber Structure for the AUB Innovation Studio

ConstructionCPV 45000000 45200000 45210000 45214000 45220000 45223000
Value£600k
Deadline11 Feb 2018
Published12 Jan 2018
RegionSouth West
Timeline
Published 12 Jan 2018ClosedCloses 11 Feb 2018
Contract value in context
£600ktotal contract value
median £158k
this tender£0£6.5m

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The brief

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has secured funding from Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (DLEP) to build a new state-of-the art facility to support and develop digital and creative industries.

Acting as a catalyst for growth, the Innovation Studio will provide a base for small business start-ups to develop their ideas, many of which will come from graduates of the University.

These businesses will be supported by leading experts who work at the University and from contacts within the wider industry.

CRAB Studio has been appointed as architects to design the Innovation Studio and have sought to develop a building which is both functional and inspiring.

It is a 600sqm studio space for approximately 20 people for design development and beyond.

Prefabricated Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) will form the main construction material.

AKT II are the structural engineers for the project and are designing and engineering the cross laminated timber structure.

This tender is for the manufacture of the CLT structure.

The CLT structure comprises of: - 150mm roof and floor panels -732m2 - 250mm wall panels - 694m2 - 250mm CLT or Glulam beams - 122m2 - Balustrade panels - 69m2

Key requirements

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Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has secured funding

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has secured funding from Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (DLEP) to build a new state-of-the art facility to support and develop digital and creative industries.

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Acting as a catalyst for growth,

Acting as a catalyst for growth, the Innovation Studio will provide a base for small business start-ups to develop their ideas, many of which will come from graduates of the University.

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Stage
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