Architectural design services

Tender description

Brunel University London intends to procure a contract for the provision of architectural consultancy and design services in connection with the design and build of a new learning teaching centre (‘LTC’) on its University campus in Uxbridge. The LTC will be a new state of the art facility for learning and teaching which will be situated and create a new ‘Student Heart’ at the centre of the Campus and forms part of the University's wider estates campus strategy. The services which will be required in the appointment include: — architectural and related services; — lead consultant services; and — principal designer services as defined in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. The expected value of the LTC project as a whole is GBP 50 500 000. In summary, the intention is that the design of the LTC will: — meet the needs and expectations of students; — meet the needs and expectations of students; — create an attractive environment for students, staff and visitors to the University; — transform the University's educational offering; — create a new ‘student heart’ on the campus; and — provide an outstanding architectural environment. The appointment will be procured using the Design Contest rules pursuant to Section 8 (regulations 78 to 82 inclusive) and regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Further information relating to the procurement process will be made available in the procurement documents when published. The University intends to commence the procurement process within the next 2-3 weeks. The term of the appointment will mirror the duration of the LTC project as a whole, which at present is anticipated to be 3 — 4 years.