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title: "Southampton University Feasibility Study"
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# Southampton University Feasibility Study

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b1b26b4-3328-4b25-92bd-7237bf93d64a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence recently awarded a contract for a feasibility study at the University of Southampton to Grimshaw Architects LLP. This project, titled "Southampton University Feasibility Study," falls under the industry category of Feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis (CPV code 71241000). The procurement process reached the award stage, with key dates being the end of the tender period on 1st September 2024 and the start of the contract on 12th September 2024. The contract, valued at £58,800, spans from 12th September 2024 to 12th November 2024, focusing on the delivery location in the South East region, specifically in postal code SO17 1BJ.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those experienced in undertaking feasibility studies for large facilities. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, making it an accessible opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies like Grimshaw Architects LLP, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that SMEs with relevant expertise and capabilities are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. This can encourage other businesses in the same sector to seek similar government contracts to expand their portfolios and client base.

## Notice

A feasibility study to be undertaken at the University of Southampton to produce an optioneering assessment report for the delivery of the new Facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23e3c35-c05a-4361-a5bd-870485bf860b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2024 - 12 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,800 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRIMSHAW ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23e3c35-c05a-4361-a5bd-870485bf860b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23e3c35-c05a-4361-a5bd-870485bf860b
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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