AwardedAwarded 7 January 2026
Residential New Build PM/QS & MDDT
Cardiff University · Education
In brief
Cardiff University awarded architecture and engineering work to Rider Levett Bucknall UK Limited and Building Design Partnership Limited on 7 January 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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What the notice says
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.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | — | — |
| Lot 2 | — | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Levett Bucknall UK Limited 21 bids received | Lot 1 | £599,990 | Awarded 2 December 2025 19 December 2025 to 30 September 2027 |
| Building Design Partnership Limited 13 bids received | Lot 2 | £1,317,540 | Awarded 2 December 2025 12 January 2026 to 30 September 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 079003-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 002156-2026
About the buyer
Cardiff UniversityLast 12 months
Procurements
91Awards
71Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- Building Design Partnership Limited2 contracts
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- Gleeds LLP1 contract
- Rider Levett Bucknall UK Limited1 contract
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From notice 079003-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 2 December 2025, last updated 12 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.