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STA-25018 Architectural and Interior Design stages for CoSTAR Pinewood National Lab

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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30 Jul 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has completed a procurement process for the architectural and interior design stages of the CoSTAR Pinewood National Lab, awarding the contract to Studio Act Ltd. Based in Egham, the buying organisation forms part of the public authority sub-central government category. This direct award decision falls under the "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method, and Studio Act Ltd, an SME located in Windsor, was selected as the supplier. The contract, valued between £55,200 and £179,000 excluding VAT, formally started on 23 July 2025 and will run until 22 July 2026, focusing on services within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection fields.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in architectural and construction-related services. Studio Act Ltd’s involvement demonstrates that smaller enterprises can successfully secure government contracts through strategic direct awards. The completion of this procurement process highlights potential for businesses that offer innovative design development and inspection services, particularly those capable of operating within or around the UKJ2 region. Companies looking to engage in similar opportunities should consider refining their propositions to meet the specific needs of government contracts, thereby enhancing their competitive edge in upcoming procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

STA-25018 Architectural and Interior Design stages for CoSTAR Pinewood National Lab

Notice Description

Awarded to Studio Act Limited via a Direct Award for Architectural Design development. From a minimum of PS55,200 (Ex VAT) to a maximum of PS179,000 (Ex VAT) allowing for potential associated spend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044224-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection 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
21 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

STUDIO ACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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