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690 - Estates Consultancy Framework 2024

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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27 Jun 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "690 - Estates Consultancy Framework 2024" has been completed by Aston University, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This framework aims to provide specialised consultancy services for the university's diverse construction-related projects over a four-year contract period starting from 3rd March 2025 to 28th February 2029. The procurement falls under the category of architectural and related services, with a budget totalling £7,915,000 GBP. This tender utilised a selective ‘Restricted procedure’ method and comprised multiple lots covering services such as project management, architectural, mechanical and electrical, among others. Aston University primarily sought to collaborate with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to enhance its infrastructure capabilities, with the completion of the award process sealed on 18th March 2025.

This framework tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in consultancy services across diverse technical domains. Businesses adept in project management, architectural design, and engineering consultancy can highly benefit from engaging with Aston University’s ambitious plan to advance its estate and infrastructure. The array of awarded suppliers, including prominent names like Ridge and Partners LLP and Broadway Malyan Ltd, highlights the potential for collaboration across various specialisations. Companies involved in civil engineering, mechanical and electrical consultancy, and health and safety are particularly well-suited to compete in such expansive service frameworks, opening pathways to substantial projects within higher education institutions and beyond.

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Notice Title

690 - Estates Consultancy Framework 2024

Notice Description

Aston University is planning to set up a new Estate Consultancy Services Framework to provide specialist consultancy services for use on the University's construction, refurbishment, alterations / extensions, Demolition, MEP and Infrastructure projects over a 4 year period. The Framework will provide the following services: Lot 1.) Project Management Lot 2.) Architectural Lot 3.) Mechanical and Electrical Lot 4.) Structural and Civil Engineering Lot 5.) Principal Designer - CDM Lot 6.) Building Surveyor Note: Cost Consultancy / Quantity Surveying Services are not included within the scope of this Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83527235-0480-45ee-b755-898fd0e9cf19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79650aac-0965-41ad-a834-9a7e2c6cddda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,915,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,915,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
13
Supplier Names

ATKINSREALIS PPS

BAILEY GARNER

BROADWAY MALYAN

COUCH PERRY & WILKES

DAVID ROBOTHAM

GLANCY NICHOLLS ARCHITECTS

KEELAGHER OKEY ASSOCIATES

KENDALL KINGSCOTT

PINNEGAR HAYWARD

PRICE & MYERS

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

RODGERS LEASK

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

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