Award

Cost & Commercial Management Services

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

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Award

05 Nov 2024 at 23:29

TenderUpdate

16 Jan 2024 at 14:06

Tender

05 Jan 2024 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster has completed the procurement process for Cost & Commercial Management Services under the open procedure. This contract, with a value of £949,250, covers projects at the Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology, Cognitive Analytics & Digital Robotics Innovation Centre, and other campus locations in Belfast, Coleraine, and Derry~Londonderry. The services fall under the category of quantity surveying. The contract was awarded on 25th October 2024, and the overall process included a minimum 10 calendar days standstill period to allow for any objections. The procurement conforms with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the GPA guidelines.

This tender creates significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in quantity surveying and cost management within the healthcare and education sectors. Companies that provide architectural, engineering, and planning services, especially those capable of cost calculation and monitoring, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Given the varied locations and the inclusion of numerous specialised projects, businesses with a wide operational reach and substantial experience in managing extensive and diverse portfolios would benefit the most from engaging with such contracts.

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Notice Title

Cost & Commercial Management Services

Notice Description

Cost & Commercial Management Services for the Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology [CDHT], Cognitive Analytics & Digital Robotics Innovation Centre [CADRIC], Teaching & Students Centre [Shared Ireland funded] and School of medicine [SOM] with an allowance within the Contract value for Studio Ulster [SU] and Centre For Food & Drug Discovery [CFDD], for ad hoc cost and commercial support when scope becomes clear.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cost & Commercial Management Services for the Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology [CDHT], Cognitive Analytics & Digital Robotics Innovation Centre [CADRIC], Teaching & Students Centre [Shared Ireland funded] and School of medicine [SOM] with an allowance within the Contract value for Studio Ulster [SU] and Centre For Food & Drug Discovery [CFDD], for ad hoc cost and commercial support when scope becomes clear.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042ae4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035862-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£949,250 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20241 years 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 ULSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
a.gray@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2870124227

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WH STEPHENS

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