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title: "SuperFab Scoping and Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068bfc"
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# SuperFab Scoping and Feasibility Study

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068bfc

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## Summary

The contract for the "SuperFab Scoping and Feasibility Study" was awarded on 24 April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 May 2026. Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, based in Egham, UK, led the procurement for expanding its electronic nanofabrication cleanroom facility within the Bedford Building. This project falls under the industry category of construction consultancy services. The procurement process was completed using a limited competition method, aimed at appointing a consultancy to assess and cost the expansion proposal. The tender was awarded to AUSTIN COMPANY OF(U.K.)LIMITED(THE), a SME located in Watford, UK, for a period from May to June 2026, with potential extensions. Key details revolve around construction consultancy required for the meticulous scoping study.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities in the construction consultancy sector, particularly for businesses specialising in technical and structural feasibility assessments. It provides a unique chance for consultancies with expertise in complex facility enhancements to showcase their capabilities. With the potential to undertake additional tasks such as environmental controls and cleanroom layout adjustments, companies that can deliver tailored solutions in a live operational setting will be well-suited to compete. The project's sub-central government classification signals continuity in similar procurement sized projects, providing businesses with a platform to engage with public authorities in future endeavours.

## Notice

This procurement was undertaken to appoint a suitably qualified specialist consultancy to carryout a scoping and feasibility study for the proposed expansion of the University's existing electronic nanofabrication cleanroom facility ("SuperFab") within the Bedford Building. The study is intended to define, assess, and cost the construction of an extension to the current facility, supporting a future substantive research funding bid while ensuring continuity of operation within a live cleanroom environment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038199-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,915 |

## 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 | AUSTIN COMPANY OF(U.K.)LIMITED(THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 15:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038199-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038199-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.austin.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/

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