Tender

BIOSV Client Technical Advisor - Cathays Campus

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 09:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 08:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is currently undertaking an open procurement procedure for the appointment of a Client Technical Advisor related to its Cathays Campus facilities. This project involves relocating animal research facilities from a basement to upper floors of two adjoining buildings within the campus, necessitating construction consultancy services classified under CPV code 71530000. The opportunity, tagged under the "tender" stage, has key deadlines including the end of the tender submission period on 20th May 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 11th May 2026. The anticipated contract period will run from 22nd June 2026 to 31st October 2030. The maximum gross contract value is £400,000 GBP, and special attention is given to meeting quality standards, with quality carrying a weight of 70% in the award criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in construction consultancy, particularly those experienced in technical advisory roles for projects involving relocation and refurbishment within educational or research institution settings. SMEs are strongly encouraged to apply, and those capable of offering innovative solutions to complex relocation challenges will find this an excellent platform to expand their portfolio. The project focuses on ensuring compliance with user requirements and legislation, promising engaging collaboration with Cardiff University's existing frameworks. Pre-market engagement events scheduled for 9th April 2026 allow interested suppliers to interact with the university, aiding in future procurement planning effectively. Digital submissions are accepted in English and Welsh, ensuring accessibility for diverse businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BIOSV Client Technical Advisor - Cathays Campus

Notice Description

Cardiff University Estates and College of Biological and Life Science are seeking capital funding to undertake works required to relocate the animal research from a basement area to upper floors of two adjoining buildings within the Cathays campus. In 2025 the University engaged with consultants Stride Treglown Architects (STA) to carry out a feasibility study for these works at the Heath site, along with other works at the Cathays Campus. The works at the Heath site are to be progressed, further work is to be undertaken to establish a was forward for the Cathays site. The planned completion of the works is July 2030, with occupation in October 2020. Cardiff University is seeking the appointment of a Client Technical Advisor to assist with the project, particularly to ensure that all technical aspects of the design, construction and move are undertaken in accordance with user requirements and all relevant legislation, this should include validation of the facility. Separate tenders will be undertaken to appoint a Project and Cost Manager, plus a Multi-Disciplinary Design Team to progress this project through to completion. The technical advisor will work with the team to deliver a successful project. Success for this project means the relocation of facilities to the new location which meet the needs of the users and all relevant legislation within the available budget. Bidders are required to sign an NDA for this procurement (without amendments), the NDA is available by emailing Julie Price - Pricejk@cardiff.ac.uk Once bidders have signed and returned the NDA they will be attached to the project and the ITT documents will be published to them.

Planning Information

The Pre-market engagement event will be held on 9th April 2026 at 11am via Teams. In order to register your interest in the project please register your interest against the opportunity via Cardiff University e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ Consultants interested in attending the Teams meeting must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form (maximum of 2 people) and completed NDA and return via the correspondence function within the system. Closing date for receipt of registration forms and completed NDA’s is 8th April 2026 - 12 Noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067749
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033609-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 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
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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