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title: "Isambard AI Contract Administrator and Cost Consultant"
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# Isambard AI Contract Administrator and Cost Consultant

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e753f91-b673-4b47-8087-2a07ad5429d2

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the University of Bristol involves the appointment of a Contract Administrator and Cost Consultant for the Isambard AI Works project. This contract, classified under quantity surveying services (CPV 71324000), is focused on supporting the delivery of the AI works within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Awarded to the supplier Edmond Shipway, the contract began on 24 July 2024 and is set to conclude on 31 October 2025, having undergone variations that increased its value to £27,900. The tender utilised a local tender process with a closed list, indicative of targeted procurement strategies. The contract status is complete, and the award stage documents were published most recently on 12 February 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities predominantly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in quantity surveying services, as indicated by the project's suitability criteria. Being orchestrated by the University of Bristol, this procurement provides a reliable platform for businesses capable of engaging in specialised services within the AI sector to leverage their expertise, particularly in the South West region. Given the contract's focus on cost consultancy and administration, firms with strong analytical capabilities and proficient project management skills may find this bid attractive for enhancing their portfolio and expanding into technological infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Appointment of Contract Administrator and Cost Consultant to support the Isambard AI Works delivery. Initial appointment value was

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/195591ef-f443-40f8-991d-1f68c17943c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Local Tender (Closed List) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,900 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDMOND SHIPWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/195591ef-f443-40f8-991d-1f68c17943c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/195591ef-f443-40f8-991d-1f68c17943c9
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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