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title: "Energy Centre Cost Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc83"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# Energy Centre Cost Consultant

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc83

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves Aston University as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for cost consultancy services related to its Energy Centre project. The title of the contract is "Energy Centre Cost Consultant" and it falls under the industry category of quantity surveying services. The location for the service provision is at Aston University in Birmingham, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKG31 region. This process has been concluded with the contract awarded on 20th July 2026 to MGAC LLP, and the procurement stage is complete. The procurement was carried out via a limited method, leveraging a framework agreement without launching a call for competition, as per the framework's rules and applicable procurement regulations.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in quantity surveying and cost consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in value engineering and post-contract cost management. With a total value of £104,100 excluding VAT, this contract signifies a considerable business opportunity for companies equipped to provide comprehensive procurement support and commercial management during the construction phase. The business best suited for such engagements would ideally be familiar with the Public Contracts Regulations framework, possess a track record in similar consultancy services, and have the capability to deliver within the specified framework provisions.

## Notice

The appointment of MGAC LLP for the provision of cost consultancy services for Aston University's Energy Centre project. The services will support delivery of the project across RIBA Stages 4 and 5, including additional QS services relating to borehole works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aston University is delivering a new Energy Centre to provide campus-wide energy infrastructure. RIBA Stage 3 has identified a cost variance against the approved budget, requiring further cost management and value engineering. MGAC are proposed to be appointed to provide cost consultancy services across RIBA Stages 4 and 5, including additional QS services for borehole works. The total contract value is PS104,100 excluding VAT (PS124,920 including VAT). The scope includes value engineering, cost validation, tender support, contract documentation and post-contract cost management during construction.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded by way of a direct award under the University of Birmingham Build Higher Framework, a framework agreement that was established in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. MGAC LLP is an appointed supplier under the framework and the framework rules permit direct award for the services required. The contracting authority considered that a further call for competition was not required because the relevant framework agreement contained terms governing the award of the contract and identified the suppliers capable of providing the services. The award was therefore made in accordance with the framework agreement and the applicable procurement regulations. The services comprise specialist quantity surveying and cost consultancy support for Aston University's Energy Centre project, including cost management, value engineering, procurement support and post-contract commercial management. The award to MGAC LLP was made in accordance with the framework provisions and represented a lawful call-off from an existing competitively established framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074243-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MGAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074243-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.ASTON.AC.UK

## Provenance

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