Award

Landscape and Public Realm Architect

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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Award

14 May 2025 at 12:13

Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 17:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed the procurement process for appointing a Landscape and Public Realm Architect to lead its ambitious campus public realm plan. This process, under the classification of Architectural Design Services (CPV code 71220000), was conducted using an open procurement method. The tender was published on 5th February 2025, with a closing date on 19th March 2025. The contract, valued at £139,730, was awarded on 8th May 2025 to Planit I.E. Limited, a large-scale supplier, and will run from 15th May 2025 to 15th May 2026. The University of Salford, based in Salford, England, led this procurement aiming to enhance campus sustainability, biodiversity, and community engagement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design services, especially those focusing on enhancing public spaces with sustainable and inclusive design principles. Given the requirement for close collaboration with multiple stakeholders to develop a world-class campus environment, firms with expertise in sustainability and biodiversity alongside experience with educational institutions would be well-suited to compete in potential future phases of this project. The procurement was open to SMEs, making it an attractive opportunity for smaller businesses aiming to establish a track record with reputable institutions such as the University of Salford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Landscape and Public Realm Architect

Notice Description

The University of Salford has an ambitious campus public realm plan, and the next phase of this will see the appointment of a Landscape Architect Designer to lead the development, refinement and delivery of a comprehensive public realm plan via production of a RIBA Stages 1 and 2 design and specification together with a Baseline Ecological Survey. This process will involve close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, advancing sustainability and biodiversity design principles while prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion enhancements. We also envisage the appointed Landscape Architect to draw on ecological and other data to co-produce the public realm vision. By building on these foundations, the University of Salford aims to establish a world-class campus that reflects its values, enhances the student, staff and visitor experience, and contributes positively to the wider community. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd2e21b6-6d02-46be-aa63-6505013fa415
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac7208ba-e3b3-43cb-87be-1922036bb5ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,730 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 15 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
o.h.ward@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLANIT I.E.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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