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title: "T23/0003 (previously T22/0085) CHASE project Lead Design role & architectural services"
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# T23/0003 (previously T22/0085) CHASE project Lead Design role & architectural services

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03edff

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## Summary

Northumbria University is engaged in the procurement process for architectural design services, specifically the Lead Designer and Architectural Services for the Lipman Redevelopment project, previously known as the CHASE project. The initiative, classified under CPV code 71220000, aims to enhance the City Campus West in Newcastle upon Tyne. This contract is currently in the tender amendment stage, with notable updates made on 29 April 2026 regarding project scope and contract value, revised to £7,063,222.68 excluding VAT. The procurement is executed via an open procedure, with the intention of novating the contract to the Main Contractor at RIBA stage 4. The project has seen a series of phases, with a significant award taking place on 12 January 2024, appointing Ryder Architecture Ltd as the lead. The services include appointing various technical consultants like project managers and structural engineers to ensure successful project delivery.

This project offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in architectural design and planning consultancy, particularly those with prior experience on projects of similar magnitude and complexity. Companies adept at providing comprehensive design solutions, including project management and specialist engineering services, would find this tender highly suitable. Firms with expertise in sustainability, technical capacity, and cost efficiency are advantageously positioned to engage effectively in the procurement process. As Northumbria University prioritises quality and cost in its award criteria, businesses with strong track records in these areas may successfully leverage this ambition to expand their service offerings within the educational sector's infrastructural developments.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. The University seeks to appoint a Lead Designer / Architect, to deliver the project on behalf of the University. This could be in the form of a consortia. The University believe that the Lead Designer will need to appoint the following Consultants directly, as part of their offering, but that such appointments / Consultants are not exhaustive: *Project Manager - to be appointed by the Lead Designer. *BIM Information Manager - to be appointed by the Lead Designer. *Civil & Structural Engineer - to be appointed by the Lead Designer. *Mechanical & Electrical Services Engineer - to be appointed by the Lead Designer. *Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager - to be appointed by the Lead Designer. *Acoustic Engineer - to be appointed by the Lead Designer. *Fire Engineer - to be appointed by the Lead Designer. *Principal Designer - to be the Lead Designer. *BREEAM Assessor / AP - to be appointed by the Lead Designer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039426-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,626,967 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RYDER ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039426-2026
- 12 Jan 2024 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001054-2024
- 8 Aug 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023118-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumbria.ac.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=834832183
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C5C5U57F22

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