Award

Health Sciences University Direct Award for Multi Disciplinary Design to RIBA Stage 3

HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY

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21 Jan 2026 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Health Sciences University has completed a direct procurement process for multidisciplinary design services to RIBA Stage 3, awarding the contract to Cfes Ltd. The procurement falls under the services category and was executed below threshold without competition. Located in Bournemouth, UK, the university facilitated a direct award process with the contract amounting to £186,336 gross, signed on 21st January 2026, with a completion period from 1st February 2026 to 1st May 2026. This project addresses engineering design services under CPV classification 71320000, further enhancing the university's infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for engineering design service providers, particularly SMEs, to engage in projects that contribute to the educational sector's development. Business growth for participating firms can be realised through expanding credentials in public sector undertakings such as this, paving avenues for partnerships and collaborations. Cfes Ltd, an SME with expertise in multidisciplinary design and executing contracts without competition, is poised as an exemplary contender, setting a standard for similar businesses aiming to navigate direct procurement pathways.

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Notice Title

Health Sciences University Direct Award for Multi Disciplinary Design to RIBA Stage 3

Notice Description

Health Sciences University are making a Direct Award for Multi Disciplinary Design to RIBA Stage 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ba5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005525-2026
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

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,280 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sfield@aecc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01202 436200

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH5 2DF
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFES

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