Award

BIOSV Client Technical Advisor

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 14:34

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 10:57

Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 09:29

Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BIOSV Client Technical Advisor" was initiated by Cardiff University for the relocation of specialist laboratory facilities to the Henry Welcome Building in Cardiff, UK. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically construction consultancy services. Cardiff University, acting as the buying organisation, employed an open procurement method which has progressed to the award and contract stages as of 13 November 2025. An agreement was finalised with Cube Cleantech Limited, an SME based in Cambridge, to provide consultancy services with a contract period from 17 November 2025 to 30 September 2027, and a total contract value of £220,000 GBP gross.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those with experience in laboratory relocations. Companies involved in technical advisory roles or with capabilities in handling complex lab infrastructure overhauls would find this contract especially fitting. SMEs that can provide innovative solutions while complying with technical and legislative requirements stand a strong chance of success in such tenders, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Cube Cleantech Limited.

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Notice Title

BIOSV Client Technical Advisor

Notice Description

A Client Technical Advisor for the relocation of specialist lab facilities to the Henry Welcome Building. This role will assist the University in a project to relocate specialist labs, ensuring that all technical aspects of the design, construction and move are undertaken in accordance with user requirements and all relevant legislation, this should include validation of the facility.

Planning Information

The Pre-market engagement meeting is being held at 9.30am on Thursday 11th September 2025 via Teams. 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/ Consultants interested in attending the Teams meeting must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form and completed NDA and return via the correspondence function within the system. Closing date for receipt of registration forms and completed NDA’s is 9th September 2025 – 12 Noon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05920b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073589-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 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
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Julie Price
Contact Email
pricejk@cardiff.ac.uk, procurement@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

CUBE CLEANTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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