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Study and Design University Framework, Lowell
University framework appointing design teams to deliver studies, refurbishments and infrastructure upgrades across campus buildings through phased architectural services contracts in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA.
This framework supports the University of Massachusetts Lowell in delivering ongoing refurbishment, upgrade, and modernisation projects across its campus estate. The programme includes feasibility studies, programming, and full design services for laboratories, classrooms, residential buildings, and infrastructure systems. Projects typically involve building fabric improvements, MEP upgrades, and spatial reconfiguration, with values generally up to $10 million. The consultant must work within an iterative stakeholder-led process and align proposals with sustainability targets, decarbonisation strategies, and campus-wide planning objectives.
Location
Sector
Education, Retrofit Refurbishment, Science Research
Intervention
Framework Contract
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
One stage tender
Deadline
20 May 2026
Date Added
2 May 2026
Estimated value
£0–5m
Consultant Team
Architect (lead)
Civil Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Fire Protection Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Structural Engineer
Specifications Consultant
Cost Estimator
Building Code Consultant
Environmental Professional
Civil Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Fire Protection Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Structural Engineer
Specifications Consultant
Cost Estimator
Building Code Consultant
Environmental Professional
Submission Criteria
Submission Deliverables:
– Completed DSB Application Form (via Designer Selection Network portal)
– Resumes / CVs for all proposed personnel
Project Experience Portfolio:
– Projects up to $10M construction value
– Work in higher education / campus environments
– Renovation and modernisation of existing buildings
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Statement:
– Track record of DEI delivery
– Inclusive team structure and roles
– Internal policies and outreach efforts
– Team composition and roles description
– Minimum 3 recent references (within 5 years)
– Disclosure statement
– MBE/WBE participation plan demonstrating compliance with participation targets
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