---
title: "Design and Build Consultant including Planning Application Services and Principal Designer Role"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06469d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Design and Build Consultant including Planning Application Services and Principal Designer Role

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06469d

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## Summary

The University of Bristol, a public authority in sub-central government, has completed a direct award procurement process for a contract titled "Design and Build Consultant including Planning Application Services and Principal Designer Role." The project involves the development of the new Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF) and falls under the industry category of architectural, engineering, and planning services. The contract was necessary due to the tight timeline following the award of government funding in December 2025, requiring completion by 31st March 2026. The contracting process concluded on the 4th of February, 2026, with regional activities centred in the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Oakland Construction Ltd, which was awarded the contract. Companies in the industry of architectural and engineering services who are adept at rapid mobilisation and execution of complex designs would find similar tenders beneficial for growth. Additionally, businesses capable of handling urgent government-funded projects can leverage such opportunities to enhance their portfolio, showcasing their ability to manage high-stakes and time-sensitive public sector contracts.

## Notice

Design and Build Consultant including Planning Application Services and Principal Designer Role for the new Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF).

### Procurement Information

Insufficient time between award of government funding (December 2025) and deadline for completion of the works to competitively tender the Works and Services (31st March 2026).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009842-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,041 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS8 1QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OAKLAND CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 10:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009842-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009842-2026
  4th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.ac.uk/directory/procurement/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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