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Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 07:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath has initiated an active tender for Health & Safety consultancy services under an open procedure for their R7 Student Accommodation construction project. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and adheres to Passivhaus standards, requiring expertise in airtightness testing, MVHR installation, and enhanced building fabric detailing. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with submissions due by 22 July 2026 at 14:00 BST. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000, with a primary focus on services related to health and safety consultancy and multi-dwelling buildings construction work. Work is set to begin on 4 August 2026, concluding by 23 June 2028.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in health and safety advisory, particularly those familiar with Passivhaus certifications. Companies qualified to meet the project's regulatory requirements and site safety needs will find this contract especially advantageous. While the tender does not specifically aim at small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it is receptive to engagement with voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with a robust portfolio in conducting consultancy services in multi-dwelling construction projects will be well-suited to compete in this open procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Bath: H&S Advisor for UoBath R7 Student Accommodation construction project

Notice Description

The University of Bath is seeking a suitably qualified Health & Safety Advisor to for the R7 Student Accommodation development - a Passivhaus-standard scheme, requiring an Advisor comfortable working alongside a design team delivering to Passivhaus certification requirements (airtightness testing, MVHR installation, enhanced building fabric detailing) and coordinating the additional site safety and sequencing considerations these bring.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ebc5a9e-a33f-465e-bc68-10fcf15de29e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa736ae4-de79-4690-a007-d60c7c090af2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 23 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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