Cost Consultancy services in relation to CHP

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the University of Sussex (located in Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom), focused on providing Cost Consultancy services related to a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) project, extending services through to RIBA stage 7. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, without competition, and the main procurement category was services. The process reached the contract award stage, with the contract being awarded on 18th June 2026. The contracting entity involved in this award is Gleeds Cost Management Limited, headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in quantity surveying services, particularly those with expertise in CHP projects. Although the process was conducted without competition, businesses seeking similar opportunities could benefit from engaging with sub-central government institutions or public authorities. Companies with capacity for large-scale projects and aiming to enhance their portfolios in public sector consultancy services might find it advantageous to establish partnerships or prepare for future opportunities with the University of Sussex.

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Notice Title

Cost Consultancy services in relation to CHP

Notice Description

Cost Consultancy services in relation to CHP project. To provide services through to RIBA 7.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057402-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,555 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLEEDS COST MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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