by
University of Huddersfield
A four-year multi-lot professional services framework for the University of Huddersfield supporting campus redevelopment, refurbishment and strategic estate projects.
The University of Huddersfield is procuring a four-year multi-supplier Professional Services Framework (Framework A) to support delivery of its Estates & Facilities Strategy and emerging Estate Masterplan. The framework covers architectural, M&E, Principal Designer (CDM and Building Regulations), interior design, and structural/civils/infrastructure services across two campuses: Queensgate and the National Health Innovation Campus (NHIC) at Southgate. The brief reflects a combination of refurbishment, rightsizing, compliance upgrades, sustainability-driven interventions, and potential new-build developments at Southgate. The procurement is structured as a two-stage regulated competitive flexible procedure (PA23), with a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT). The framework will commence on 1 August 2026 and operate via a combination of direct award and further competition call-off mechanisms.
Location
Sector
Education
Intervention
Higher Education estate professional services framework
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
PQQ
Deadline
24 March 2026
Project Value/Scale
5-15-million
Consultant Team
Lot 1 – Architectural Services:
Architect (Core - not to be subcontracted)
Lead Designer (Core - not to be subcontracted)
Accessibility Consultant (Core - not to be subcontracted)
Contract Administrator (Core - not to be subcontracted)
Principal Designer (CDM) – Non-core
Principal Designer (Building Regulations) – Non-core
Quality Manager / Clerk of Works – Non-core
Fire Engineer – Non-core
Acoustic Engineer – Non-core
BIM Manager – Non-core
NEC Supervisor – Non-core
NEC Project Manager – Non-core
Employer’s Agent (JCT) – Non-core
Lot 2 – M&E Consultancy (all core):
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Lead Designer
Building Services Engineer
Condition Surveyor
Thermal & Energy Modelling
Lot 3 – Principal Designer / Building Regulations (all core):
Principal Designer (CDM)
Principal Designer (Building Regulations)
Lot 4 – Interior Design (all core):
Interior Designer
Lead Designer
Lot 5 – Structural, Drainage, Civils & Infrastructure (all core):
Lead Designer
Civil/Structural Engineer
Quality Manager / Coordinator
Architect (Core - not to be subcontracted)
Lead Designer (Core - not to be subcontracted)
Accessibility Consultant (Core - not to be subcontracted)
Contract Administrator (Core - not to be subcontracted)
Principal Designer (CDM) – Non-core
Principal Designer (Building Regulations) – Non-core
Quality Manager / Clerk of Works – Non-core
Fire Engineer – Non-core
Acoustic Engineer – Non-core
BIM Manager – Non-core
NEC Supervisor – Non-core
NEC Project Manager – Non-core
Employer’s Agent (JCT) – Non-core
Lot 2 – M&E Consultancy (all core):
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Lead Designer
Building Services Engineer
Condition Surveyor
Thermal & Energy Modelling
Lot 3 – Principal Designer / Building Regulations (all core):
Principal Designer (CDM)
Principal Designer (Building Regulations)
Lot 4 – Interior Design (all core):
Interior Designer
Lead Designer
Lot 5 – Structural, Drainage, Civils & Infrastructure (all core):
Lead Designer
Civil/Structural Engineer
Quality Manager / Coordinator
Submission Criteria
The top eight bidders will be shortlisted for the ITT stage, four suppliers will be appointed to the framework under Lot 1.
For PQQ:
Procurement Specific Questionnaire (Pass/Fail)
Core supplier information (Pass/Fail)
Exclusions information (Pass/Fail)
Financial capacity (Pass/Fail)
Legal capacity (Pass/Fail)
Technical ability (Pass/Fail)
Quality questions for Lot 1:
Question 2.1 – Academic Environment Capability – 40%
Delivery of architectural services in a higher education or similar academic setting for projects with fees above £50,000 (ex VAT). Demonstrating understanding of live campus constraints, stakeholder engagement in complex environments and working within operational educational settings.
Question 2.2 – Refurbishment Capability – 20%
Refurbishment projects with capital value above £2,000,000 (ex VAT). Demonstrating experience in live environments, phased construction, building fabric adaptation, rightsizing strategies and heritage or listed building experience (if applicable).
Question 2.3 – Lead Designer & Accessibility – 20%
Demonstrate acting as Lead Designer and accessibility integration on projects with capital value above £10m (ex VAT). Include compliance with Equality Act 2010, Approved Document M, BS 8300 and inclusive design strategies.
Question 2.4 – Lead Designer & Building Regulations – 10%
Demonstrate coordination of multi-disciplinary design and compliance with Building Regulations. Understanding of Building Safety Act 2022, Golden Thread principles, design risk management and Gateway compliance (where relevant).
Question 2.5 – Contract Administrator Capability – 10%
Demonstrate experience administering JCT / NEC contracts, payment certification, variation management, managing completion & defects and impartial contract administration.