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title: "BIOSV Relocation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05646d"
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# BIOSV Relocation

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05646d

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Cardiff University for the BIOSV Relocation project has reached the award stage, with contracts awarded on 12th January 2026. The project is under the industry category of construction consultancy services and covers relocation tasks of specialist lab facilities to the Henry Welcome Building in Cardiff, United Kingdom (Region: UKL22). The procurement followed an open, competitive flexible procedure and was segmented into two primary lots: Project and Cost Management (completed by Gleeds LLP) and Multi-Disciplinary Design Team services (completed by Building Design Partnership Limited). The contracts commenced on 13th December 2025 for the first lot and on 12th January 2026 for the second, with a projected end date of 30th September 2027.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the construction sector, particularly those experienced in project management and multi-disciplinary design. Companies that can offer innovative design solutions, effective cost management, and robust project leadership are well-suited to such opportunities. Additionally, the procurement process underscores a favourable landscape for larger firms, though SMEs were also considered in the final bids stage, indicating opportunities for diverse business sizes to engage with future tenders issued by Cardiff University, especially those compliant with Welsh devolved regulations.

## Notice

Scope: Project and Cost Management - Lot 1 Provide robust leadership in the form of Project Management to the team, including managing the programme. Management of cost within the budget envelope. Production of Pre-Tender estimate. Production of Procurement report. Cost and Project Management throughout the construction period. * Management and recording of meetings. * Reporting to the University regarding progress, risk and issues. Scope: Multi-Disciplinary Design Team - Lot 2 Undertake the design to achieve planning permission including: Architectural Principal Designer (including BSA where applicable) MEP Civil Engineering Fire Engineering Acoustics Interior Design Surveys and appraisals Coordination of Design Advising the University of any other requirements to meet the brief.

### Lot Information

Project Manager and Cost Manager services

Scope: Project and Cost Management Provide robust leadership in the form of Project Management to the team, including managing the programme. Management of cost within the budget envelope. Production of Pre-Tender estimate. Production of Procurement report. Cost and Project Management throughout the construction period. Management and recording of meetings. Reporting to the University regarding progress, risk and issues. Full details are contained within the scope document

Multi-Disciplinary Design Team

Undertake the design to achieve planning permission including: Architectural Principal Designer (including BSA where applicable) MEP Civil Engineering Fire Engineering Acoustics Interior Design Surveys and appraisals Coordination of Design Advising the University of any other requirements to meet the brief. Full details are contained in the scope document

### Planning Information

Full details are available via in-tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ 
The University are undertaking Pre-Market engagement for the procurement for the provision of:
Lot 1: Project and Cost Management Services – Appointment of one Consultant
Lot 2: Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Services – Appointment of one Consultant
For the relocation of specialist lab facilities to the Henry Welcome Building.
The objectives for the engagement are:
To establish the level of interest in the scheme
Identify any common concerns or queries
In order to register your interest in the project please register your interest against the opportunity via Cardiff University e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/ 
The University are able to offer Teams meetings of 30 minutes duration to discuss the project. These meetings are not mandatory, if you are interested in the project but unable to attend the meeting, please register your interest to enable us to plan the procurement. If you have any questions but are unable to attend, please submit them with your registration of interest.
The meetings are available on the following dates:
6th August 2025
12th August 2025
13th August 2025 
Consultants interested in attending a Teams meeting must send an expression of interest via the In-Tend Portal. Once registered please complete the registration form and return via the correspondence function within the system. Please provide at least two dates and times when you are available, slots will be offered on a first come first served basis.
We also have another project which is undergoing pre-market engagement (CU.2016.JP Residential New Build), if you are interested in both projects please register your interest for both, but only one meeting will be required.
All presentation documentation, questions and answers will be published against the opportunity on the Portal following the engagement meetings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002141-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £416,666 |
| Lots value | £416,666 |
| Awards value | £571,790 |
| Contracts value | £571,790 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP; GLEEDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 10:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002141-2026
- 14 Nov 2025 at 14:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074058-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 10:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050094-2025
- 23 Jul 2025 at 09:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042286-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002141-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074058-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050094-2025
  20th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042286-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bdp.com
- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- http://www.gleeds.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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