This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 12:43

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 10:11

Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 09:37

Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has recently completed the award stage for a public procurement contract titled "Client Technical Advisor - Cathays Campus." This project, characterised under the services industry category, focuses on relocating and repurposing laboratory facilities within the Cathays campus. The procurement process employed an open procedure, with Cube Cleantech Limited having been successfully awarded the contract. The contract is scheduled to commence on 22nd June 2026 and extend through to 31st October 2030 in the United Kingdom's UKL22 region. Key roles include ensuring all technical aspects of the move align with user requirements and legislation, highlighting the comprehensive and strategic nature of this tender for Cardiff University.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in construction consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like Cube Cleantech Limited, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts owing to their agility and specialised expertise in delivering bespoke consultancy services. The project invites businesses that can provide innovative solutions and technical expertise, ensuring successful project delivery that adheres to stringent regulations and user specifications, thus providing an avenue for growth in the competitive public procurement market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Technical Advisor - Cathays Campus

Notice Description

The appointment of a Client Technical Advisor to ensure that all technical aspects of the design, construction and move are undertaken in accordance with user requirements and all relevant legislation

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067749
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058961-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUBE CLEANTECH

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