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Residential New Build PM/QS & MDDT

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 10:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Dec 2025 at 15:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 09:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Jul 2025 at 12:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Cardiff University focuses on the development of residential buildings at the Talybont Brickyards site in Cardiff, UK. This project involves appointing Project and Cost Managers, alongside a Multi-disciplinary Design Team, to provide services related to achieving planning permission for new build residential structures. Managed under the Welsh devolved regulations, the procurement utilised an open, competitive flexible procedure. The awards were made to RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL UK LIMITED for Project and Cost Management services, and to BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED for design services, with contracts running until 30th September 2027, subject to potential extensions if additional funding is secured. The process encompassed several stages, from planning and tender to awarding contracts, with key documents published by 12th January 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in construction consultancy services. The project's scope seeks extensive expertise in diverse areas such as architecture, civil engineering, and project management, making it ideal for large-scale firms capable of delivering comprehensive design and management solutions. The requirement for achieving planning permission and potentially securing further external funding implies continuity and long-term engagement, beneficial for companies aiming to expand their portfolios. Participation in such high-caliber projects aligns with strategic business growth in the construction consultancy sector, particularly for firms that meet the scale and capability demands set by Cardiff University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residential New Build PM/QS & MDDT

Notice Description

Appointment of Project Manager, Cost Manager and Multi-disciplinary Design Team for new build residential buildings at Talybont Brickyards site. Scheme to be taken to point of achieving planning permission only, at which point external funding can be sought. Scope: Project and Cost Management Provide robust leadership in the form of Project Management to the team, including managing the programme. Advising the University regarding development options. Management of cost within the budget envelope. Production of Pre-Tender estimate. Production of Procurement report. Management and recording of meetings. Advising the University on requirements for external funding or development, including Rights to Light issues or any other surveys and assessments required. Reporting to the University regarding progress, risk and issues. Scope: Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Undertake the design to achieve planning permission including: Architectural Principal Designer (including BSA) MEP Civil Engineering Fire Engineering Acoustics Landscape and Ecology Highways design Interior Design Surveys and appraisals Coordination of Design Advising the University of any other requirements to meet the brief. Planning Consultancy will be subject to a separate appointment. The appointment may be extended to include Stages 3-5 (Mobilisation to Completion) if funding is secured.

Lot Information

Project and Cost Management Services

Scope: Project and Cost Management Provide robust leadership in the form of Project Management to the team, including managing the programme. Advising the University regarding development options. Management of cost within the budget envelope. Production of Pre-Tender estimate. Production of Procurement report. Management and recording of meetings. Advising the University on requirements for external funding or development, including Rights to Light issues or any other surveys and assessments required. Reporting to the University regarding progress, risk and issues Full details are contained in the scope document.

Renewal: The contacts may be extended by 2 years subject to planning approval.

Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Services

Scope: Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Undertake the design to achieve planning permission including: Architectural Principal Designer (including BSA) MEP Civil Engineering Fire Engineering Acoustics Landscape and Ecology Highways design Interior Design Surveys and appraisals Coordination of Design Advising the University of any other requirements to meet the brief. Full details are contained the scope

Renewal: The contacts may be extended by 2 years subject to planning approval.

Planning Information

Full details are available via in-tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ The University are undertaking Pre-Market engagement for the procurement for the provision of: Lot 1: Project and Cost Management Services – Appointment of one Consultant Lot 2: Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Services – Appointment of one Consultant For a new build student residential scheme at the Talybont ‘brickyards’ site. The initial appointment is to undertake sufficient design to achieve planning permission and secure external funding for the project. The objectives for the engagement are: To establish the level of interest in the scheme Identify any common concerns or queries In order to register your interest in the project please register your interest against the opportunity via Cardiff University e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ The University are able to offer Teams meetings of 30 minutes duration to discuss the project. These meetings are not mandatory, if you are interested in the project but unable to attend the meeting, please register your interest to enable us to plan the procurement. If you have any questions but are unable to attend, please submit them with your registration of interest. The meetings are available on the following dates: 6th August 2025 12th August 2025 13th August 2025 Consultants interested in attending a Teams meeting must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system. Please provide at least two dates and times when you are available, slots will be offered on a first come first served basis. We also have another project which is undergoing pre-market engagement (CU.2015.JP BIOSV Relocation), if you are interested in both projects please register your interest for both, but only one meeting will be required. All presentation documentation, questions and answers will be published against the opportunity on the Portal following the engagement meetings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056490
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002156-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,917,530 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,917,530 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

Cardiff University

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3AT
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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