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Design and Build Consultant including Planning Application Services and Principal Designer Role

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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04 Feb 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol, a public authority in sub-central government, has completed a direct award procurement process for a contract titled "Design and Build Consultant including Planning Application Services and Principal Designer Role." The project involves the development of the new Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF) and falls under the industry category of architectural, engineering, and planning services. The contract was necessary due to the tight timeline following the award of government funding in December 2025, requiring completion by 31st March 2026. The contracting process concluded on the 4th of February, 2026, with regional activities centred in the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Oakland Construction Ltd, which was awarded the contract. Companies in the industry of architectural and engineering services who are adept at rapid mobilisation and execution of complex designs would find similar tenders beneficial for growth. Additionally, businesses capable of handling urgent government-funded projects can leverage such opportunities to enhance their portfolio, showcasing their ability to manage high-stakes and time-sensitive public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Design and Build Consultant including Planning Application Services and Principal Designer Role

Notice Description

Design and Build Consultant including Planning Application Services and Principal Designer Role for the new Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF).

Procurement Information

Insufficient time between award of government funding (December 2025) and deadline for completion of the works to competitively tender the Works and Services (31st March 2026).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06469d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009842-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,041 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing-office@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS8 1QU
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OAKLAND CONSTRUCTION

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