--- title: "R7 Student Accommodation Capital Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051046" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051046" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051046.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051046.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BATH" published: "2025-05-09" --- # R7 Student Accommodation Capital Works Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051046 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051046) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051046.json) ## Summary The University of Bath, a public authority in sub-central government, is planning a procurement process for the "R7 Student Accommodation Capital Works" project. This initiative, currently in the planning stage, seeks a delivery partner to construct approximately 960 student bedrooms along with ancillary areas, enhancing on-campus accommodation for first-year students. Located in the Bath and North East Somerset region, UKK12, the project's market engagement is announced with a crucial deadline for the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire set for the 20th of May 2025. The overall value of the project is estimated at £100 million, with a contract period anticipated from the 1st of April 2026 to the 2nd of October 2028. Potential bidders can access further information via the Delta eSourcing portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms specialising in building construction and university accommodation projects to expand their business. With a budget of £100 million, companies that align with the University’s vision for a sustainable, inclusive campus will be particularly well-suited to compete. This project could benefit contractors experienced in large-scale construction and infrastructure development, as well as firms capable of delivering high-quality and innovative accommodation solutions. Engaging in this project could lead to long-term partnerships with the University of Bath and increase a firm's credibility and portfolio in the higher education sector. ## Notice The project is for the construction of circa 960 student bedrooms and associated ancillary areas. The University of Bath is seeking a Delivery Partner which shares the visions and ambitions for the successful completion of this project to deliver high quality student accommodation for the University's undergraduate students. The proposed scheme will be of a standard comparable to competitor buildings and will respond to the University's focus to deliver a healthy, safe, sustainable and inclusive campus. This new accommodation will allow the University to increase accommodation on campus for first year students and would provide c.960 bedrooms with associated ancillary areas. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/4B56PRU668 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4B56PRU668 ### Planning Information Please complete and return the Soft Market testing Questionnaire through the Delta eSourcing portal at https://www.Delta-eSourcing.com (access is via your username and password). If required the access code is 4B56PRU668. The deadline to return the Expression of Interest questionnaire is 14:00hrs on the 20th May 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020251-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 2 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45212400 - Accommodation and restaurant buildings - 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings ## Release History - 9 May 2025 at 18:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020251-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020251-2025 9th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.Delta-eSourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4B56PRU668 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/4B56PRU668 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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