Tender

3 West - Cost Consultant (Quantity Surveying Services) - UoBath/Proc/1438

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 19:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is actively seeking bids for the tender titled "3 West – Cost Consultant (Quantity Surveying Services) - UoBath/Proc/1438" as part of a competitive flexible procurement process in the services category. Situated in Bath, UK, the project involves either refurbishment or partial demolition of a 1960s educational building. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 16th March 2026 and a contract period commencing on 25th May 2026 and concluding on 17th April 2029. Interested parties should note the requirement for submissions via the Delta eSourcing platform, with the opportunity valued at approximately £350,000 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in cost management and commercial advisory services, particularly those with experience in complex building refurbishment and risk management. Companies with a strong track record in handling projects with intricate building dependencies and live environments will find themselves well-suited to this opportunity. The procurement process allows for smaller and VCSEs to participate, offering them a chance to present best and final offers after several evaluation stages, thereby encouraging diverse participation and potentially fostering significant business growth through association with a prestigious institution like the University of Bath.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3 West - Cost Consultant (Quantity Surveying Services) - UoBath/Proc/1438

Notice Description

3 West is a complex 1960s medium-height educational building forming part of a live campus environment with connected terrace buildings. The project is expected to involve either a complex major refurbishment of the existing asset, or in-situ demolition, or part demolition with replacement, subject to design development and option appraisal. Key drivers and constraints *Complex building fabric and interfaces with adjacent/connected buildings. *Building safety and fire strategy considerations from the outset. *Uncertainty over the final solution, affecting cost confidence, assumptions and scope definition. *Live campus constraints (students, staff, noise, access, communications). *Need for robust cost planning, benchmarking and risk/contingency development across RIBA Stages 1-4, with a clear gateway at the end of Stage 2 to confirm the preferred option and delivery route. Scope of requirement The Cost Consultant will provide cost management and commercial advice to support option appraisal, design development, procurement and delivery. The indicative scope is set out in the final Invitation to Tender (ITT) and associated Scope of Services. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Project-and-design-preparation%2C-estimation-of-costs./R32T9Q8P4S To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R32T9Q8P4S

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011589-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 17 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
category.management@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01225386939

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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