Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology Main Build
Description: The Contract is for the provision of the Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology (CDHT) Works to Ulster University. The project will involve the construction of a new six storey building titled "Centre for Digital Health Technology" (CDHT) which is a research and development facility (Use Class B1), comprising of laboratories, office spaces, communal meeting areas, and public realm improvements to Frederick Street. The proposed site is located on footprint of the current Northland House building, adjacent to the existing Belfast City Centre Ulster University Campus (Block BC). The current Northland House building is located at 2-5a Fredrick Street Belfast, BT1 2NH and will be demolished prior to this appointment being made. The proposed development maintains its strong physical and visual connection to the wider Ulster University campus, reinforcing (read more...)
Summary: Ulster University is undertaking a significant project titled the "Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology Main Build," located in Belfast, UK. This project is currently in the tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 5th March 2026. The construction involves a new six-storey facility dedicated to research and development, incorporating laboratories, office spaces, and improvements to the public realm along Fredrick Street. This development aligns with Northern Ireland’s devolved regulations and aims for a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating. The procurement process employs a competitive flexible procedure with a two-stage tendering process, inviting selected suppliers to submit their offers by July 2026. The project, valued at £19.2 million, is set to begin in August 2026 and complete by May 2029. Initial plans were submitted in March 2025, with no objections reported, suggesting a smooth progression towards the award stage.