T23/0003 (previously T22/0085) CHASE project Lead Design role & architectural services

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:40

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11 Jan 2024 at 22:00

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University has awarded a contract for the Lead Design role and architectural services as part of the Lipman Building Redevelopment project, previously identified as the CHASE project. The project is based at City Campus West, Newcastle upon Tyne, within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, which follows an open procedure, reached the award stage as of the 28th of November 2023, with Ryder Architecture Ltd as the successful supplier. The completion of the contract is scheduled for the 14th of January 2027. The contract, initially valued at £5,626,967.5, has been adjusted to £7,063,222.68, exclusive of VAT, reflecting changes in project scope and additional services included. Although the tender period concluded on the 28th of November 2023, the contract activities are expected to commence from the 14th of January 2024.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in architectural design services within the region. The Lipman Building project allows participants to engage in high-value construction assignments, fostering collaboration with Northumbria University and Ryder Architecture. While the procurement is not expressly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger architectural firms with experience in large-scale projects and urban redevelopment would be well-positioned to compete. Prospective businesses that can provide innovation, expertise in planning consultation, and superior design services could significantly benefit from being involved in such a transformative project, thus enhancing both their portfolio and network.

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Notice Title

T23/0003 (previously T22/0085) CHASE project Lead Design role & architectural services

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Title Instead of: T23/0003 (previously T22/0085) CHASE project Lead Design role & architectural services Read: T23/0003 (previously T22/0085) Lipman project Lead Design role & architectural services Place of text to be modified: Total value excluding VAT Instead of: Value excluding VAT: PS5,626,967.5 Read: Value excluding VAT: PS7,063,222.68 Place of text to be modified: Description Instead of: CHASE Read: Lipman Building Place of text to be modified: Value of Contract exclusive of VAT Instead of: PS5,626,967.50 Read: PS7,063,222.68 Other additional information: The contract has been varied from CHASE project to Lipman Redevelopment project. Scope has been amended to remove M&E Services for Energy centre and include Planning Consultant. The value of the contract has been increased to PS7,063,222.68 in accordance with regulation 72. It is expected that the contract will be novated to the Main Contractor at RIBA 4 with a value of PS4,889,185.12 in total. The remainder of work will be carried out under the Main Contractor. Lead Designer and Architectural design services in respect of the proposed building contract for the CHASE project, located on City Campus West, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54ed0ae6-683f-49ce-b863-aebbeed7d634
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641f2f9c-e5aa-443e-9d96-0da4426d2e9c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£5,626,967 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,626,967 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2024 - 14 Jan 2027 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
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
UK-NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: DEMOLITION, SITE PREPARATI
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RYDER ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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