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Lead & Multi-Disciplinary Designer

NCC OPERATIONS LIMITED

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04 Sep 2025 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves NCC Operations Limited, a subsidiary owned by the University of Bristol, seeking a Lead and Multi-Disciplinary Designer for Construction Professional Services. This tender falls under the services category within the industry of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, indicated by the CPV code 71000000. The project was located in the UKK region, with the procurement stage now marked as 'complete' as of 4th September 2025. This was part of a Crown Commercial Services Framework (RM6165) using a limited procurement method that bypassed an initial call for competition, focusing on quality and price in its award criteria.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in architectural and engineering services, urban planning, site investigation, and construction consultancy. The awarded contract to RAMBOLL UK LTD, valued at £4,500,000, signifies the scale and potential for large companies to grow their portfolio and extend their market presence in high-profile university-related projects. Smaller enterprises could benefit in future similar bids by forming consortia or enhancing specialised offerings aligned with the framework requirements. This tender's structure, promoting both quality of service and competitive pricing, provides a platform for firms to leverage their expertise, particularly in sectors prioritising project execution, health and safety, security, and social value.

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Notice Title

Lead & Multi-Disciplinary Designer

Notice Description

For the supply of Construction Professional Services - Lead & Multi-Disciplinary Designer to NCC Operations Ltd, a subsidiary of the University of Bristol.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is awarded as a result of a further competition in accordance with the Crown Commercial Services RM6165 - Construction Professional Services Framework.

Options: The awarded contract is for a duration no less than 2 years, with an optional extension of 1 year, and an optional extension of 1 year preceding the first optional extension (2 + 1 + 1).

Procurement Information

This contract is awarded as a result of a further competition in accordance with the Crown Commercial Services RM6165 - Construction Professional Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053776-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NCC OPERATIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nccuk.com
Contact Phone
+44 1173707600

Buyer Location

Locality
EMERSONS GREEN
Postcode
BS16 7FS
Post Town
Bristol
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAMBOLL

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