--- title: "Clydesdale and Birks Student Residences DBFO" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032323" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032323" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032323.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032323.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Clydesdale and Birks Student Residences DBFO Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032323 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032323) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032323.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter has awarded the contract for the design, build, finance, and operation of student residences at Clydesdale & Birks Grange, located at Streatham Campus. This contract involves the development of approximately 1,790 new rooms, with 290 refurbished and 1,500 new builds, under the industry category of accommodation management services. The procurement throughout was governed by a competitive dialogue method, reflecting a selective procedure compliant with the relevant legal framework. The process spanned several stages: tender initiation, updates, and eventual awarding, with significant dates ranging from early 2022 to contract signing on 29th August 2025. Located in the UK region UKK, the project epitomises the University's commitment to enhancing its educational facilities within public law regulations. This tender offers a multitude of opportunities for businesses involved in construction, finance, and residential property management to engage with one of the prestigious Russell Group institutions. Companies specialising in design, architectural services, and sustainable development would be adept at navigating the tender requirements, possibly leveraging future expansion options such as including additional bedrooms. With UPP Projects Ltd already active in the award, businesses aiming to contribute to high-quality, value-for-money student accommodation may consider similar opportunities in dialogue with large-scale providers like UPP. The prospective inclusion of facilities like social spaces and integrated plant rooms in accordance with planning permissions signals potential for innovative design and multifunctional construction approaches adaptable to evolving educational environments. ## Notice The University has awarded a contract to design, build, finance and operate a student residences facility containing in the region of 1,790 new rooms at Clydesdale & Birks Grange, Streatham Campus. ### Lot Information Lot 1 UPP Projects will design, build, finance and operate a student residences facility containing in the region of 1,790 new rooms (~290 refurbished and 1500 new build) and at Clydesdale & Birks, Streatham Campus. Options: The option of future expansion of the development to include ~130 bedrooms on the University of Exeter's Grounds Compound site. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020543-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £185,000,000 | | Lots value | £185,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UPP PROJECTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 45214700 - Construction work for halls of residence - 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations - 70111000 - Development of residential real estate - 70331000 - Residential property services - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 98341000 - Accommodation services - 98341100 - Accommodation management services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020543-2026 - 24 Mar 2022 at 10:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007964-2022 - 17 Mar 2022 at 13:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007310-2022 - 17 Mar 2022 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007305-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.exeter.ac.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=44713&B=EXETER - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=EXETER ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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