Tender

R7 Student Accommodation - Clerk of Works Services

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 15:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is currently seeking a qualified consultant to provide Clerk of Works services for the R7 Student Accommodation project at their Claverton Down campus. This procurement, categorised under construction-site supervision services, involves overseeing various aspects of construction through RIBA Stages 4 to 7, including monitoring quality, compliance, and sustainability standards. The project is valued at £220,000 and is being conducted under an open competition procurement method. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 11:00 am, 15th June 2026, with enquiries closing on 5th June 2026. The services are to be delivered in Bath, within the UKK12 region, with a contract period from 30th June 2026 to 30th September 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction and project management sectors, particularly those offering expertise in quality assurance and sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability. With a focus on both price and quality criteria—weighted at 40% and 60% respectively—businesses with a track record of delivering high-standard supervision services will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and portfolio enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R7 Student Accommodation - Clerk of Works Services

Notice Description

The University of Bath is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Clerk of Works for the R7 Student Accommodation project at the Claverton Down campus. The appointment will support the project through RIBA Stages 4-7 and will include regular site inspections, quality monitoring, defect identification, reporting, coordination with the Project Manager, Design Team, M&E Compliance and Commissioning Manager, Principal Contractor and University stakeholders. The services will include monitoring workmanship, materials, compliance with specifications, drawings, approved samples, statutory requirements, Passivhaus, BREEAM, EPC and sustainability requirements. The role will also support testing, commissioning, snagging, handover, initial occupation and post-occupancy aftercare. The appointed consultant must provide suitably qualified and experienced personnel and be available for regular face-to-face meetings and site attendance. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Construction-site-supervision-services./3XCQ3N55R6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3XCQ3N55R6

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069df2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046598-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71521000 - Construction-site supervision services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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