Scope
Reference
CU.2016.JP
Description
Appointment of Project Manager, Cost Manager and Multi-disciplinary Design Team for
new build residential buildings at Talybont Brickyards site. Scheme to be taken to point of achieving planning permission only, at which point external funding can be sought.
Scope: Project and Cost Management
Provide robust leadership in the form of Project Management to the team, including managing the programme.
Advising the University regarding development options.
Management of cost within the budget envelope.
Production of Pre-Tender estimate.
Production of Procurement report.
Management and recording of meetings.
Advising the University on requirements for external funding or development, including
Rights to Light issues or any other surveys and assessments required.
Reporting to the University regarding progress, risk and issues.
Scope: Multi-Disciplinary Design Team
Undertake the design to achieve planning permission including:
Architectural
Principal Designer (including BSA)
MEP
Civil Engineering
Fire Engineering
Acoustics
Landscape and Ecology
Highways design
Interior Design
Surveys and appraisals
Coordination of Design
Advising the University of any other requirements to meet the brief.
Planning Consultancy will be subject to a separate appointment.
The appointment may be extended to include Stages 3-5 (Mobilisation to Completion) if funding is secured.
Lot 1. Project and Cost Management Services
Description
Scope: Project and Cost Management
Provide robust leadership in the form of Project Management to the team, including managing the programme.
Advising the University regarding development options.
Management of cost within the budget envelope.
Production of Pre-Tender estimate.
Production of Procurement report.
Management and recording of meetings.
Advising the University on requirements for external funding or development, including Rights to Light issues or any other surveys and assessments required.
Reporting to the University regarding progress, risk and issues
Full details are contained in the scope document.
Lot 2. Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Services
Description
Scope: Multi-Disciplinary Design Team
Undertake the design to achieve planning permission including:
Architectural
Principal Designer (including BSA)
MEP
Civil Engineering
Fire Engineering
Acoustics
Landscape and Ecology
Highways design
Interior Design
Surveys and appraisals
Coordination of Design
Advising the University of any other requirements to meet the brief.
Full details are contained the scope
Contract 1. Project and Cost Management Services
Lots
Lot 1. Project and Cost Management Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £599,990 excluding VAT
- £719,880 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates
- 19 December 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2028
- 2 years, 9 months, 13 days
Description of possible extension:
Should further funding become available during the term of the agreement, the University
reserves the right to extend the appointed consultant's services for further associated works, subject to satisfactory performance and pricing being in line with tendered rates
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Contract is under the threshold for setting KPIs
Contract 2. Multi Disciplinary Design Team
Lots
Lot 2. Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,317,540 excluding VAT
- £1,581,048 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates
- 12 January 2026 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2028
- 2 years, 8 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
Should further funding become available during the term of the agreement, the University
reserves the right to extend the appointed consultant's services for further associated works, subject to satisfactory performance and pricing being in line with tendered rate
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| Programme | 1 months |
| Budget | 1 months |
| Added Value | 3 months |
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Companies House: 02207415
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJNX-1574-LCMY
11 Ducie Street, Piccadilly Basin
Manchester
M1 2JB
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@bdp.com
Website: http://www.bdp.com
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Multi Disciplinary Design Team
RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 04653580
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWNZ-9919-BWGH
15 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 2BH
United Kingdom
Email: bids@uk.rlb.com
Website: http://rlb.com
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Project and Cost Management Services
Contracting authority
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
- Companies House: RC000089
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVT-4343-HWYR
Park Place
Cardiff
CF10 3AT
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@cardiff.ac.uk
Website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales