---
title: "STA-25018 Architectural and Interior Design stages for CoSTAR Pinewood National Lab"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0568ee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# STA-25018 Architectural and Interior Design stages for CoSTAR Pinewood National Lab

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0568ee

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## Summary

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has completed a procurement process for the architectural and interior design stages of the CoSTAR Pinewood National Lab, awarding the contract to Studio Act Ltd. Based in Egham, the buying organisation forms part of the public authority sub-central government category. This direct award decision falls under the "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method, and Studio Act Ltd, an SME located in Windsor, was selected as the supplier. The contract, valued between £55,200 and £179,000 excluding VAT, formally started on 23 July 2025 and will run until 22 July 2026, focusing on services within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection fields.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in architectural and construction-related services. Studio Act Ltd’s involvement demonstrates that smaller enterprises can successfully secure government contracts through strategic direct awards. The completion of this procurement process highlights potential for businesses that offer innovative design development and inspection services, particularly those capable of operating within or around the UKJ2 region. Companies looking to engage in similar opportunities should consider refining their propositions to meet the specific needs of government contracts, thereby enhancing their competitive edge in upcoming procurement exercises.

## Notice

Awarded to Studio Act Limited via a Direct Award for Architectural Design development. From a minimum of PS55,200 (Ex VAT) to a maximum of PS179,000 (Ex VAT) allowing for potential associated spend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044224-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £179,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STUDIO ACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 11:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044224-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044224-2025
  30th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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