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Isambard AI Contract Administrator and Cost Consultant

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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12 Feb 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the University of Bristol involves the appointment of a Contract Administrator and Cost Consultant for the Isambard AI Works project. This contract, classified under quantity surveying services (CPV 71324000), is focused on supporting the delivery of the AI works within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Awarded to the supplier Edmond Shipway, the contract began on 24 July 2024 and is set to conclude on 31 October 2025, having undergone variations that increased its value to £27,900. The tender utilised a local tender process with a closed list, indicative of targeted procurement strategies. The contract status is complete, and the award stage documents were published most recently on 12 February 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities predominantly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in quantity surveying services, as indicated by the project's suitability criteria. Being orchestrated by the University of Bristol, this procurement provides a reliable platform for businesses capable of engaging in specialised services within the AI sector to leverage their expertise, particularly in the South West region. Given the contract's focus on cost consultancy and administration, firms with strong analytical capabilities and proficient project management skills may find this bid attractive for enhancing their portfolio and expanding into technological infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Isambard AI Contract Administrator and Cost Consultant

Notice Description

Appointment of Contract Administrator and Cost Consultant to support the Isambard AI Works delivery. Initial appointment value was <PS25,000 (PS21,900), subsequent variation increased cost to PS27,900 and extended contract to October 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e753f91-b673-4b47-8087-2a07ad5429d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/195591ef-f443-40f8-991d-1f68c17943c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Local Tender (Closed List)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDMOND SHIPWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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