Award

446 - ABS LSS Architect

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

14 Jan 2020 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Aston University, which is based in Birmingham, UK, seeking a suitably experienced architect and lead consultant for its new business school and social sciences building. The tender, titled "446 - ABS LSS Architect," falls under the industry category of architectural services for buildings and was completed on 14 January 2020. The procurement method used was selective through a restricted procedure, with the contract period starting from 6 January 2020 and running until 1 September 2023. The total procurement value was £860,000, with a deadline for submissions that ended on 8 November 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for architectural firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a prestigious project that reflects the growing demand for educational infrastructure. Companies with expertise in managing comprehensive architectural projects and coordination through various design stages would be particularly well-suited to compete. The selected supplier, Hawkins and Brown Architects LLP, exemplifies the type of business that can thrive in such competitive tenders, thus providing a pathway for others in the industry to pursue similar contracts and projects in the future.

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Notice Title

446 - ABS LSS Architect

Notice Description

Procurement of a suitably experienced architect and lead consultant to successfully manage the design and lead and coordinate the design team through RIBA Stages 1 to 7 for its new iconic business school, languages and social sciences (ABS/LSS) building which will provide teaching and office accommodation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04096f51-4b5e-4566-9707-41fff4416f73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a74b2dc2-3ea5-43e8-a9d7-0ee5a3e174ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£763,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 1 Sep 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWKINS AND BROWN ARCHITECTS

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