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Provision of Architect-Led Multidisciplinary Design Team for ISO Class 5 Cleanroom (NCASP) (RIBA Stages 0-7)

University of Strathclyde

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11 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde procured an architect-led multidisciplinary design team for an ISO Class 5 cleanroom supporting the National Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging (NCASP). The commission covers the full RIBA service lifecycle, from Stage 0 strategic definition through Stage 7 in-use completion, so it concerns architectural design leadership, multidisciplinary building consultancy and coordination across design, construction and handover. The work is for the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. The procurement is classified as building construction consultancy services, under CPV 71530000. It is a specialist built-environment commission combining cleanroom design with the wider professional services needed to develop, deliver and complete a controlled environment within a university setting.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to ECD Architects Ltd, an SME. It was run as a call-off by direct award under the Scotland Excel Building Construction Consultancy framework (BCC 0920), although the recorded procurement method is an open procedure. The contract was signed on 7 August 2026 and is active, with a value of £139,840. There was one bid for the lot, which was submitted electronically by an SME. The single lot covered the complete cleanroom design-team commission. The contract includes an option allowing modifications during its term in certain circumstances under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The outcome records one appointed supplier rather than a multi-supplier award.

This opportunity indicates demand from the University of Strathclyde for specialist architect-led teams able to take a complex cleanroom project through every RIBA stage. Credible competitors would need to combine architectural leadership with coordinated building consultancy, design management and technical expertise for ISO Class 5 controlled environments. Experience of semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, research or similarly high-specification facilities would be relevant, alongside the ability to manage requirements from early strategy through construction, commissioning and in-use completion. Suppliers should also be capable of working within a public-sector framework call-off route and coordinating multidisciplinary outputs for a university client. The single-bid outcome suggests that framework eligibility and a demonstrable cleanroom capability are important routes to competing for comparable commissions from this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Architect-Led Multidisciplinary Design Team for ISO Class 5 Cleanroom (NCASP) (RIBA Stages 0-7)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Provision of Architect Led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team for ISO Class 5 Cleanroom (NCASP) (RIBA Stages 0-7) (UOS-43213-2026). This was conducted through a call-off via a direct-award under the Scotland Excel framework agreement for Building Construction Consultancy (BCC) (0920).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Provision of Architect Led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team for ISO Class 5 Cleanroom (NCASP) (RIBA Stages 0-7). (UOS-43213-2026). This was conducted through a call-off via a direct-award under the Scotland Excel framework agreement for Building Construction Consultancy (BCC) (0920).

Options: In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839805
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562081
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£139,840 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECD Architects Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562081
    Provision of Architect-Led Multidisciplinary Design Team for ISO Class 5 Cleanroom (NCASP) (RIBA Stages 0-7) - The University of Strathclyde has awarded a Contract for the Provision of Architect Led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team for ISO Class 5 Cleanroom (NCASP) (RIBA Stages 0-7) (UOS-43213-2026). This was conducted through a call-off via a direct-award under the Scotland Excel framework agreement for Building Construction Consultancy (BCC) (0920).

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