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Design and Build Consultant including Planning Application Services and Principal Designer Role

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Buyer Address: Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, UKK11, BS8 1QU, United Kingdom

Contact Email: purchasing-office@bristol.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
48041.64 GBP
Published
04 Feb 2026, 10:53
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
04 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
04 Feb 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Oakland Construction Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Design and Build Consultant including Planning Application Services and Principal Designer Role for the new Isambard AI Data Facility (AIDF).

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

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