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STA-25017 Design Services for Co-Star National Lab

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated as a direct award by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, focuses on the design services for the Co-Star National Lab. Categorised under design consultancy services, the contract has been awarded to CHARCOALBLUE LLP, a SME based in London. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract active from 24th June 2025 to 24th June 2026. The award for accelerated design services includes studio engineering, stage lighting, AV, and acoustic design, valued at £179,000 excluding VAT, with potential additional services totalling up to £214,000. The buyer's location is Egham, United Kingdom, and the contract is below the competitive bidding threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in design consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in areas like stage engineering and acoustic design. Such projects can stimulate business growth by expanding service portfolios and attracting new clientele. Enterprises in the creative and engineering sectors, especially SMEs like CHARCOALBLUE LLP, stand to benefit by leveraging this contract to showcase innovative solutions and establish a foothold in specialised public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

STA-25017 Design Services for Co-Star National Lab

Notice Description

Awarded to Charcoal Blue International Ltd for Accelerated Design of the Co-Star National Lab via a Direct Award for a minimum of PS30,610 (ex VAT) with allowance for additional services up to PS179,000 (ex VAT). Services cover Stage and Studio engineering, Stage Lighting and AV Design and Acoustic Design.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044182-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARCOALBLUE

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