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title: "IMI Consultancy - Civil and Structural Engineering"
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# IMI Consultancy - Civil and Structural Engineering

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-122fe95a-c4c9-4cbe-8621-d4ad51fcb050

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process to secure civil and structural engineering consultancy services for a new research facility, the Institute for Medical Innovation (IMI). This project, primarily serving the Faculty of Medicine, falls under the industry category of Structural Engineering Consultancy Services (CPV code 71312000). The procurement, conducted through a mini competition under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services (SBS10190) Framework, utilised a selective procurement method. The call-off contract, valued at GBP 482,500, is scheduled from 24 September 2024 to 1 August 2029, with delivery located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those within the SME and VCSE sectors, that provide specialised civil and structural engineering services. Given the scale and prestige of the project, companies with experience in high-profile research facility constructions stand to benefit greatly. The awarded supplier, Ove Arup & Partners Limited, exemplifies the type of well-versed, large-scale engineering consultancy firm that is well-suited to engage in such comprehensive and impactful projects.

## Notice

The project is to create a new purpose-built flagship research facility for The University of Southampton (UoS), with the Faculty of Medicine being the primary occupant. The new building is currently named The Institute for Medical Innovation (IMI). The University is awarding a call-off contract for structural and civil engineering consultancy services in relation to the IMI project following a mini competition utilising the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services (SBS10190) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08ff46b-eab1-47e5-bfda-c94ad8e0c23a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 1 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £482,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £482,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08ff46b-eab1-47e5-bfda-c94ad8e0c23a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08ff46b-eab1-47e5-bfda-c94ad8e0c23a
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

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