Aston University is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise for Project Phoenix, an integrated programme of safety-critical works within the EBRI building. The project encompasses gas detection systems, Building Management System (BMS) upgrades and integration, emergency power-off and life-safety systems, gas storage facilities, laboratory ventilation controls, and associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works. The purpose of this exercise is to gather industry feedback to inform the University’s decisions on the project’s procurement strategy, contract structure, delivery model and packaging of works. Potential approaches include appointing a Principal Contractor to manage and coordinate the entire programme, procuring individual specialist work packages, or adopting a combined approach. Interested suppliers are invited to participate by accessing the ProContract link, reviewing the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise document and submitting completed responses to the questions provided. Responses must be submitted by 11:00 am on Friday 30 October 2026. Requests for site visits, additional technical information and clarification must be submitted through the ProContract messaging facility. This preliminary market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by Aston University to proceed with a formal procurement process or appoint a supplier. Further information and participation To view the opportunity, visit the Delta eSourcing portal: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Birmingham:-Electrical-installation-work./M4SQNDP78E To submit a response, please use the following link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4SQNDP78E For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Electrical-installation-work./M4SQNDP78E To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M4SQNDP78E

Procurement Act 2023

To participate, please complete the preliminary market engagement questionnaire on Delta. Suppliers should review the preliminary market engagement document and submit their completed questionnaire via Delta by 11:00am on Friday 30 October 2026. No engagement events or site visits have been scheduled at this stage. Suppliers requiring a site visit or survey, or seeking clarification or further technical information, should submit their requests through Delta. The University will review requests and provide relevant information where appropriate. This engagement is for market-testing purposes only and does not represent a commitment to commence a formal procurement process, use a particular procurement or delivery model, or appoint a supplier.