Overview
The University are undertaking pre‑Market engagement for the procurement of a Client Technical Advisor to support the relocation of specialist lab facilities in Cathays. This role will assist the University in a project to relocate specialist labs, ensuring that all technical aspects of design, construction and move are undertaken in accordance with user requirements and all relevant legislation, including validation of the facility. A feasibility study has been produced by Stride Treglown Architects; funding is now being sought and we are therefore appointing consultants to progress the project.
Project Details
PM/QS and separate Multi‑Disciplinary Design Team tenders will be undertaken in summer. Parties appointed for this role will be excluded from tendering for the MDDT and PM/QS roles (including sub‑consultant). Anticipated main contract value is circa £16m (incl. VAT), with estimated fees of £400k (incl. VAT). The University aims to have all appointments in place by September 2026 and expects project completion by July 2030.
Responsibilities
* Assist in all technical aspects of the design, construction and relocation of specialist labs.
* Ensure compliance with user requirements and all relevant legislation.
* Validate the facility as part of the relocation process.
Objectives for the Engagement
* Establish the level of interest in the scheme.
* Identify any common concerns or queries.
Pre‑market Engagement Event
The event will be held on 9th April 2026 at 11am via Teams.
Registration
Consultants interested in attending the Teams meeting must send an expression of interest via the In‑Tend portal. To register, complete the registration form (maximum of 2 people), sign and return the NDA and any questions via the correspondence function within the system. Closing date for receipt of registration forms and completed NDAs is 8th April 2026 – 12 Noon. All questions and answers from the pre‑market engagement event will be published against the opportunity on the Portal following the meeting.
Cardiff University e‑tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/
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