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title: "Estates Consultant Framework for Architect Services - General inc.Commercial, Sport and Arts Facilities - New builds and Refurbishments."
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# Estates Consultant Framework for Architect Services - General inc.Commercial, Sport and Arts Facilities - New builds and Refurbishments.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf511a45-2667-4a27-a014-4577a660901c

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## Summary

The University of Bath is inviting tenders for the "Estates Consultant Framework for Architect Services - General including Commercial, Sport and Arts Facilities - New builds and Refurbishments." This procurement, classified under architectural and related services, is currently in the tender stage and will close on 19 April 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2017 and will run until 31 May 2021. The services being sought may range from small retainers of £50,000 up to significant projects valued at £35 million for new builds and £30 million for refurbishments, with expected capital construction works averaging £50 million annually across the university over the past five years. The procurement method being utilized is a selective restricted procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for architectural firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their portfolio by working with the University of Bath. Businesses with experience in delivering both new builds and refurbishment projects in commercial, sports, and arts facilities will be well-suited to compete for this framework. Engaging with this tender can not only help firms secure substantial contracts but also establish long-term relationships with a prestigious educational institution, enhancing their market presence in the South West of the UK.

## Notice

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Architectural Practices and a standard selection questionnaire (SSQ) is available for completion on line. Architectural services under this framework may include retainers as small as PS50k capital value and up to PS35 million (excluding VAT and fees) for new build, PS30 million for refurbishments. During the term of the framework the maximum capital value will increase in line with construction inflation. Based on previous figures, capital construction works to the order of PS50 million (total average) per annum were undertaken at the University as a whole, over the last 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012a3a22-4552-4261-b029-503efd9bb99e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| 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 | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2017 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012a3a22-4552-4261-b029-503efd9bb99e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012a3a22-4552-4261-b029-503efd9bb99e
  23rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Architectural-and-related-services./N5P4U73PPB
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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