Award

Clydesdale and Birks Student Residences DBFO

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 15:32

TenderUpdate

24 Mar 2022 at 10:54

TenderUpdate

17 Mar 2022 at 13:24

Tender

17 Mar 2022 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded the contract for the design, build, finance, and operation of student residences at Clydesdale & Birks Grange, located at Streatham Campus. This contract involves the development of approximately 1,790 new rooms, with 290 refurbished and 1,500 new builds, under the industry category of accommodation management services. The procurement throughout was governed by a competitive dialogue method, reflecting a selective procedure compliant with the relevant legal framework. The process spanned several stages: tender initiation, updates, and eventual awarding, with significant dates ranging from early 2022 to contract signing on 29th August 2025. Located in the UK region UKK, the project epitomises the University's commitment to enhancing its educational facilities within public law regulations.

This tender offers a multitude of opportunities for businesses involved in construction, finance, and residential property management to engage with one of the prestigious Russell Group institutions. Companies specialising in design, architectural services, and sustainable development would be adept at navigating the tender requirements, possibly leveraging future expansion options such as including additional bedrooms. With UPP Projects Ltd already active in the award, businesses aiming to contribute to high-quality, value-for-money student accommodation may consider similar opportunities in dialogue with large-scale providers like UPP. The prospective inclusion of facilities like social spaces and integrated plant rooms in accordance with planning permissions signals potential for innovative design and multifunctional construction approaches adaptable to evolving educational environments.

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Notice Title

Clydesdale and Birks Student Residences DBFO

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract to design, build, finance and operate a student residences facility containing in the region of 1,790 new rooms at Clydesdale & Birks Grange, Streatham Campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UPP Projects will design, build, finance and operate a student residences facility containing in the region of 1,790 new rooms (~290 refurbished and 1500 new build) and at Clydesdale & Birks, Streatham Campus.

Options: The option of future expansion of the development to include ~130 bedrooms on the University of Exeter's Grounds Compound site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032323
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020543-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45214700 - Construction work for halls of residence

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

70111000 - Development of residential real estate

70331000 - Residential property services

71220000 - Architectural design services

98341000 - Accommodation services

98341100 - Accommodation management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£185,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UPP PROJECTS

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