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27 Apr 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the "SuperFab Scoping and Feasibility Study" was awarded on 24 April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 May 2026. Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, based in Egham, UK, led the procurement for expanding its electronic nanofabrication cleanroom facility within the Bedford Building. This project falls under the industry category of construction consultancy services. The procurement process was completed using a limited competition method, aimed at appointing a consultancy to assess and cost the expansion proposal. The tender was awarded to AUSTIN COMPANY OF(U.K.)LIMITED(THE), a SME located in Watford, UK, for a period from May to June 2026, with potential extensions. Key details revolve around construction consultancy required for the meticulous scoping study.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities in the construction consultancy sector, particularly for businesses specialising in technical and structural feasibility assessments. It provides a unique chance for consultancies with expertise in complex facility enhancements to showcase their capabilities. With the potential to undertake additional tasks such as environmental controls and cleanroom layout adjustments, companies that can deliver tailored solutions in a live operational setting will be well-suited to compete. The project's sub-central government classification signals continuity in similar procurement sized projects, providing businesses with a platform to engage with public authorities in future endeavours.

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Notice Title

SuperFab Scoping and Feasibility Study

Notice Description

This procurement was undertaken to appoint a suitably qualified specialist consultancy to carryout a scoping and feasibility study for the proposed expansion of the University's existing electronic nanofabrication cleanroom facility ("SuperFab") within the Bedford Building. The study is intended to define, assess, and cost the construction of an extension to the current facility, supporting a future substantive research funding bid while ensuring continuity of operation within a live cleanroom environment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038199-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,915 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Postcode Area
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Austin Company of UK Ltd

Further Information

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