Award

1147 - CA Facade, Roof & Windows - Architect

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

05 Sep 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, now at the award stage, was conducted by Aston University for architectural design services to refurbish the facade, roof, and windows of Conference Aston. The contract, classified under the code CPV 71220000, was awarded to Ridge & Partners LLP for £216,872. The project's location encompasses the United Kingdom with potential delivery to multiple regions, including British Oversea Territories and Europe. The procurement method was categorised as "Other," and the tender process began with a submission deadline of 11 July 2025. The contract period commenced on 4 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2027.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for architectural firms, particularly those with extensive experience in refurbishment projects. The procurement is well-suited for large enterprises, as indicated by the award to Ridge & Partners LLP, a large supplier. Businesses engaging in similar architectural services and seeking to broaden their portfolio would find such government contracts an excellent avenue for growth. Although SMEs and VCSEs were deemed less suitable, the contract's expansive geographic delivery potential hints at broader procurement opportunities to explore.

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Notice Title

1147 - CA Facade, Roof & Windows - Architect

Notice Description

Aston University has a requirement for an Architect that can deliver the required design services in accordance with the design programme for the refurbishment of Conference Aston's facade, roof and windows.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-465d4888-0fd7-4afc-8b28-7eb351add850
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907e33ec-669c-48bc-ac7b-a41c26cbce33
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,872 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,872 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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

RIDGE & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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