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Health Security Campus - Pillar 2C: Design Assurance Partner (DAP)

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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22 May 2026 at 18:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, operating through the UK Health Security Agency, is currently in the planning stage. The tender, titled "Health Security Campus – Pillar 2C: Design Assurance Partner (DAP)," pertains to the services industry category with a focus on construction management services. The procurement is set to take place in London, United Kingdom, and the key dates include a future notice to be published by 1st October 2026. The contract period is planned to begin on 1st March 2027 and conclude by 28th February 2033. This planning stage is part of a larger effort under the Pillar 2 Construction Professional Services framework and is governed by UK legislation with a focus on design assurance and technical oversight for the Health Security Campus programme.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction management and design assurance sectors, particularly those with experience in technical oversight for complex scientific estates, including high-containment laboratories. Businesses that specialise in ensuring design compliance, risk identification, and leveraging digital design tools will find this opportunity appealing. It is suitable for firms interested in playing a significant role in ensuring that the Health Security Campus meets all safety, regulatory, and technical standards throughout its full delivery. Additionally, companies capable of supporting Building Information Modelling (BIM) and engaging in compliance oversight with the Building Safety Act and CDM Regulations will be well-positioned to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health Security Campus - Pillar 2C: Design Assurance Partner (DAP)

Notice Description

The Design Assurance Partner (DAP) will provide independent design assurance and technical oversight for the remobilised UKHSA Health Security Campus programme. The programme is being delivered through the Pillar 2 Construction Professional Services framework, which includes seven work packages (2A-2G). This requirement relates to Work Package 2C, which covers design assurance, technical due?diligence, and compliance oversight across all design activities. As part of Work Package 2C, the DAP will review and assure design deliverables produced by the Tier 1 Contractor, specialist designers, and technical suppliers. This includes assessing whether designs meet programme requirements, regulatory standards, user needs, and technical specifications for a complex scientific estate, including high?containment laboratories and supporting infrastructure. The DAP will also lead assurance on design quality, safety, buildability, maintainability, and integration with other work packages. They will identify design risks, highlight gaps or non?compliance, support design gateways, and ensure all design documents and models meet the required standards before progressing to the next stage of delivery. Their role includes supporting BIM and digital design assurance, technical reviews, statutory compliance checks, and monitoring alignment with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations, and UKHSA technical requirements. Overall, the Design Assurance Partner will help UKHSA maintain strong technical oversight, protect design integrity, and ensure that all design work for the Health Security Campus meets the required safety, regulatory, and operational standards throughout remobilisation and full programme delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a259
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048310-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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