Tender

1454 - 3 West - Lead Designer and Multi-disciplinary Design Team

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is currently in the tender stage for the contracting process titled "1454 - 3 West – Lead Designer and Multi-disciplinary Design Team". This procurement seeks to appoint a Lead Designer along with a multidisciplinary design team to undertake the 3 West Refurbishments Project at RIBA Stages 1-4. It's a significant opportunity within the architectural services industry, located in Bath, UK. The procedure is classified as an open, competitive flexible procedure, and key deadlines include the tender period concluding on 23 April 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 16 April 2026. The expected contract period begins on 1 June 2026 and concludes on 30 May 2028, with a total project value of £250,000.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for architectural firms, structural engineers, and those specialised in building services and MEP to leverage their expertise in complex design projects. Businesses adaptable to integrated project delivery and those with experience in major refurbishments or retrofits will find this tender particularly promising. The competitive flexible procedure facilitates entry and evaluation through commercial offers and technical questions, encouraging a diverse range of businesses to participate. Given the potential scope for growth in architectural and related services, firms positioned to provide innovative solutions stand to benefit considerably from this project.

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Notice Title

1454 - 3 West - Lead Designer and Multi-disciplinary Design Team

Notice Description

This procurement is to appoint a Lead Designer to lead a multidisciplinary design team for the 3 West Refurbishments Project. The requirement is for an integrated team (architecture, structural engineering, building services (MEP), fire engineering and specialist inputs as required) to develop the project through RIBA Stages 1-4 and support key option decisions (major refurbishment/retrofit versus demolition and replacement). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Architectural-and-related-services./43375NF4Q4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/43375NF4Q4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028150-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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