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Founders Infrastructure Project - Architectural and Principal Designer Services

ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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12 May 2026 at 07:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Founders Infrastructure Project - Architectural and Principal Designer Services" was conducted by Royal Holloway, University of London, located in Egham, England. This project falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. The tender was carried out through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a controlled approach to supplier selection. The key procurement stage, the award, was finalised on 1 May 2026, with contract services commencing on 11 May 2026, and set to conclude by 10 January 2028. The contract, amounting to £109,118.52, was awarded to Morse Webb Architects, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and design services, especially those capable of providing developed design and principal designer services in compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. With Royal Holloway, University of London as the buyer, this contract can be a substantial addition to the portfolio of SMEs focused on construction projects, enhancing their credibility and opening avenues for participation in similar public sector projects in the future. The involvement in such a prestigious project can also lead to showcasing expertise in collaborating with educational institutions, fostering further business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Founders Infrastructure Project - Architectural and Principal Designer Services

Notice Description

The contract was awarded under the ProcurePublic Framework Agreement for DPS Supporting Construction Works. Services Include: RIBA Stage 3 - Developed Design (Architectural Services) The Architect shall develop the approved Stage 2 design into a coordinated Stage 3 Developed Design. Services shall include refining layouts, dimensions, and key design details, coordinating the architectural design with structural, building services, and other consultants, and resolving interfaces between disciplines. The Architect shall prepare drawings and information sufficient for design coordination, cost planning, and progression to the technical design stage. Principal Designer (CDM 2015) The Consultant shall act as Principal Designer in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Duties shall include planning, managing, and monitoring the pre-construction phase, identifying and eliminating or reducing foreseeable health and safety risks through design, and ensuring that relevant design risk information is communicated to designers and contractors prior to construction. Building Regulations - Design Stage The Architect shall prepare and issue drawings and supporting information to demonstrate compliance with the applicable Building Regulations. This shall include coordination with specialist consultants, submission of design-stage information to Building Control, and responding to reasonable queries and comments raised in support of achieving design-stage approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf5ceedc-b8a8-48a8-9755-b43c788e328f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£109,118 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,118 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORSE WEBB ARCHITECTS

Further Information

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