Digital Configurator
Buyer: Department for Education
- Published
- 20 May 2026
- Estimated value
- £1,583,333
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Restricted procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 046121-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0693d6
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 48100000Industry specific software package
- 71000000Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71242000Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71530000Construction consultancy services
- 71540000Construction management services
- 72212331Project management software development services
- 72220000Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72230000Custom software development services
Description
The Digital Configurator proposes a new DfE digital tool that will automate and standardise early-stage feasibility design for school buildings. It will translate the tools developed within the Department’s design standards into an intelligent rule-based digital environment, enabling the automatic generation of block models, site layouts, compliance checks, 3D visualisations and exportable design data. The tool will be a core enabler of consistent, compliant and efficient feasibility development across the school estate. The configurator shall be developed to enable ‘smart’ analysis of common changes and other compliance challenges. The successful supplier will undertake a phased programme to design, build, test and support the release of the Digital Configurator. The Digital Configurator supplier will benefit from a report, with pattern book compliant designs, which can be used, alongside the Department’s New Model Designs to train and test the configurators’ outputs. The Department intends to publish a market engagement notice and undertake market engagement in May-June 2026. The Department is considering a call-off from Construction Professional Services 2 (RM6356) or an Open P…
Official publications
- FTS · 046121-2026 · 20 May 2026
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