Planning

BIOSV Client Technical Advisor

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 08:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is in the planning phase of a public procurement process to appoint a Client Technical Advisor for the relocation of specialist laboratory facilities in Cathays, Cardiff. This project is categorised under construction consultancy services within the services industry, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled for 9th April 2026 at 11 am via Microsoft Teams, with a deadline for registration and NDAs by 12 noon on 8th April 2026. The anticipated main contract value is approximately £16 million, including VAT, with work expected to commence by June 2026. The procurement will be conducted through the university's e-tendering portal, In-Tend.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those capable of handling complex technical projects related to laboratory relocations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to accommodate such organisations. The role of the Client Technical Advisor will involve ensuring compliance with all technical and legislative requirements, presenting an ideal growth opportunity for businesses with expertise in managing substantial relocations and bespoke facility modifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BIOSV Client Technical Advisor

Notice Description

The University are undertaking pre-Market engagement for the procurement for the provision of a Client Technical Advisor for the relocation of specialist lab facilities in Cathays. This role will assist the University in a project to relocate specialist labs, ensuring 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. A feasibility study has been produced by Stride Treglown Architects, funding is now being sought and we are therefore appointing consultants to progress the project. PM/QS and separate Multi-Disciplinary Design Team tenders will be undertaken in the summer, parties appointed for this role will be excluded from tendering for the MDDT and PM/QS roles (including sub-consultant). Anticipated main contract value of circa PS16m (including VAT), repurposing an area of an existing lab building to accommodate specialist labs. The University aims to have all appointments in place in September 2026, the with works completed by July 2030. The estimated fees are PS400k including VAT. The objectives for the engagement are: * To establish the level of interest in the scheme * Identify any common concerns or queries The University are able to offer a meeting with interested parties discuss the project. This meeting is not mandatory, if you are interested in the project but unable to attend the meeting, please register your interest to enable us to plan the procurement. If you have any questions but are unable to attend, please submit them with your registration of interest and your completed NDA. 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. All questions and answers from the Pre-market engagement event will be published against the opportunity on the Portal following the engagement meeting.

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/028869-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
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Contact Phone
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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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