--- title: "T23/0003 (previously T22/0085) CHASE project Lead Design role & architectural services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-54ed0ae6-683f-49ce-b863-aebbeed7d634" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54ed0ae6-683f-49ce-b863-aebbeed7d634" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54ed0ae6-683f-49ce-b863-aebbeed7d634.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54ed0ae6-683f-49ce-b863-aebbeed7d634.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-04-29" --- # T23/0003 (previously T22/0085) CHASE project Lead Design role & architectural services Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54ed0ae6-683f-49ce-b863-aebbeed7d634 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54ed0ae6-683f-49ce-b863-aebbeed7d634) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54ed0ae6-683f-49ce-b863-aebbeed7d634.json) ## Summary Northumbria University has awarded a contract for the Lead Design role and architectural services as part of the Lipman Building Redevelopment project, previously identified as the CHASE project. The project is based at City Campus West, Newcastle upon Tyne, within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, which follows an open procedure, reached the award stage as of the 28th of November 2023, with Ryder Architecture Ltd as the successful supplier. The completion of the contract is scheduled for the 14th of January 2027. The contract, initially valued at £5,626,967.5, has been adjusted to £7,063,222.68, exclusive of VAT, reflecting changes in project scope and additional services included. Although the tender period concluded on the 28th of November 2023, the contract activities are expected to commence from the 14th of January 2024. This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in architectural design services within the region. The Lipman Building project allows participants to engage in high-value construction assignments, fostering collaboration with Northumbria University and Ryder Architecture. While the procurement is not expressly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger architectural firms with experience in large-scale projects and urban redevelopment would be well-positioned to compete. Prospective businesses that can provide innovation, expertise in planning consultation, and superior design services could significantly benefit from being involved in such a transformative project, thus enhancing both their portfolio and network. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Title Instead of: T23/0003 (previously T22/0085) CHASE project Lead Design role & architectural services Read: T23/0003 (previously T22/0085) Lipman project Lead Design role & architectural services Place of text to be modified: Total value excluding VAT Instead of: Value excluding VAT: PS5,626,967.5 Read: Value excluding VAT: PS7,063,222.68 Place of text to be modified: Description Instead of: CHASE Read: Lipman Building Place of text to be modified: Value of Contract exclusive of VAT Instead of: PS5,626,967.50 Read: PS7,063,222.68 Other additional information: The contract has been varied from CHASE project to Lipman Redevelopment project. Scope has been amended to remove M&E Services for Energy centre and include Planning Consultant. The value of the contract has been increased to PS7,063,222.68 in accordance with regulation 72. It is expected that the contract will be novated to the Main Contractor at RIBA 4 with a value of PS4,889,185.12 in total. The remainder of work will be carried out under the Main Contractor. Lead Designer and Architectural design services in respect of the proposed building contract for the CHASE project, located on City Campus West, Newcastle upon Tyne. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641f2f9c-e5aa-443e-9d96-0da4426d2e9c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2024 - 14 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,626,967 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,626,967 | | 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY | | Locality | UK-NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: DEMOLITION, SITE PREPARATI | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 8ST | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RYDER ARCHITECTURE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2026 at 15:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641f2f9c-e5aa-443e-9d96-0da4426d2e9c - 11 Jan 2024 at 22:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641f2f9c-e5aa-443e-9d96-0da4426d2e9c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/641f2f9c-e5aa-443e-9d96-0da4426d2e9c 29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=834832183 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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