Award

GB-MEA HOUSE: Lead Designer - Design Team

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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Award

13 Aug 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Northumbria University involves the award for a Lead Designer and Design Team, focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This contract, awarded to NORR Consultants Limited, will address RIBA Stages 0-2, with a total contract value of £418,971. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, the procurement reached the Award stage on 13 August 2025, following the tender period ending on 27 June 2025. The work period spans from 1 September 2025 to 1 December 2027.

This tender presents opportunities particularly for firms specializing in architectural and design services, especially those that are small to medium enterprises with the capability to handle public sector projects. Although this particular award does not have SME suitability specified, similar opportunities could still facilitate growth for businesses with expertise in design and project management. The association with a prestigious institution like Northumbria University could enhance the reputation and experience portfolio for involved firms.

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Notice Title

GB-MEA HOUSE: Lead Designer - Design Team

Notice Description

Lead Designer, Design Team Services Additional information: This award will be made according to RIBA Stages and budget availability/approval. The current award is for RIBA 0-2 only. Further stages will require additional approval and the University reserves the right not to award any part or in whole.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5717e20-eee6-4128-82c2-8e5da67ba078
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9883797e-3723-4e92-b551-c9ee0f549859
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
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
£418,971 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£418,971 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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

NORR CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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