Planning

PME - Consultants for Construction, Building and Estates

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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PlanningUpdate

08 Jul 2025 at 13:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2025 at 11:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Jul 2025 at 15:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "PME - Consultants for Construction, Building and Estates," with a focus on construction consultancy services. This initiative, valued at £50 million gross, aims to engage consultants for a series of construction and refurbishment projects across the university. The procurement falls under the services and works categories and is set to take place within the South West of England, specifically in the region identified as UKK12. Potential vendors are encouraged to interact with the preliminary market engagement, which is a precursor to further tender information. A scheduled milestone notes that engagement information is due by 31 July 2025, and the anticipated future notice date for the tender is 1 August 2025. The contracting period is planned to start on 1 September 2025 and end on 31 August 2029, with potential for renewal. The overarching legal basis for this tender is under UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant potential for growth to businesses specialising in construction consultancy services. The University of Bath is seeking innovative consultants capable of supporting projects throughout the RIBA stages, making it an attractive prospect for firms in project management, quantity surveying, mechanical and electrical engineering, and related disciplines. Smaller firms with below-threshold project capabilities are also welcome to express interest, as the university is exploring the establishment of frameworks to facilitate ongoing project needs. Engaging in this tender can enhance a firm's portfolio and establish long-term collaborations with a respected educational institution. Interested businesses are encouraged to register their interest and prepare for the forthcoming tender details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME - Consultants for Construction, Building and Estates

Notice Description

The University of Bath is undertaking various construction and major refurbishment programmes that necessitate the expertise of specialist consultants capable of providing support throughout each project's RIBA stages. We wish to engage with the market to ensure those capable are considered. Please register your interest. We are also considering setting a framework for PM, QS, M&E, and possibly other professions. We also have below-threshold projects that have immediate needs. We will choose the best tender route to meet the project's requirements. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/439B3CQKSN If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=964504122

Planning Information

This is a preliminary notice to inform the market that no additional information is currently available. Value for the total consultants needed across the period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038291-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
Colin Scoines
Contact Email
cjbs28@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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