The four-year NEUPC minor works framework can be accessed by five of the region’s leading higher education institutions at Newcastle, Durham, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside Universities.

Selected firms will deliver a mix of refurbishment works, typical of University buildings such as laboratories, small and complex lecture theatres, libraries and offices.

Previous framework partners include Esh, Tilbury Douglas, Key Property Solutions, MJ Phoenix and Sendrig Construction.

It will divided into regional lots covering the North East,  Yorkshire & Humber and Midlands.

Value lots range from small jobs up to £250,0000; mid-range projects of £250k-£1.5m and £1.5m to £4m as well as larger projects from £4m-£10m.

NEUPC is one of six UK higher education purchasing consortia established to deliver and manage a range of collaborative framework agreements within the education sector.

Interested firms have until 30 January to submit tender applications. Click here for more details.