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title: "Life Sciences - Biomedical Research Facility - Architectural Services"
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# Life Sciences - Biomedical Research Facility - Architectural Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d1f4891-2c64-49d3-8afe-25980138045c

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has concluded the procurement process for architectural services for its Biomedical Research Facility (BRF) project. The tender, classified under CPV code 71200000 for architectural and related services, involved a direct procurement method with a single tender action, below the threshold. The contract, valued at £67,404, was awarded on 15th September 2024 to DDR Architects Limited, with the contract period running from 16th September 2024 to 30th September 2025. The procurement process focused on services within the construction consultancy industry, with the project located in Brighton, BN1 9RH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and construction consultancy services, particularly for SMEs. DDR Architects Limited, a large-scale company, secured the contract, indicating that established firms with robust portfolios in academic and biomedical infrastructure projects are well-suited for such opportunities. The completion of this tender demonstrates a pivotal move by the University of Sussex to enhance its research capabilities, presenting potential growth avenues for firms able to support comprehensive and innovative architectural solutions in the life sciences sector.

## Notice

Architectural services on the BRF project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2138ab9e-0456-43bb-82ee-cd18d1904bda |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,404 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,404 |
| 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 SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2138ab9e-0456-43bb-82ee-cd18d1904bda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2138ab9e-0456-43bb-82ee-cd18d1904bda
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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