Art and Construction, Outdoor Space | FORUM UZH | New Building

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Original title: Kunst und Bau, Aussenraum | FORUM UZH | Neubau

Hochbauamt Kanton Zürich, Baudirektion, Projektdienste

Published: Jul 10, 2026

Updated: Jul 20, 2026

Source: simap_ch

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the construction and civil works, culture and heritage and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Arts. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 15, 2026.

Published through SIMAP Switzerland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the construction and civil works sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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On behalf of the University of Zurich (UZH), the Canton of Zurich Building Authority is organizing two study commissions through a selective procedure for the artistic design of the new FORUM UZH building. This study program concerns the outdoor space. The client is the University of Zurich, which will also be the main user of the building. UZH commissions the Building Authority of the Canton of Zurich (HBA) with the overall project management for SIA Phases 2 to 5. The general planner is Herzog & de Meuron Forum AG. The study commission for FORUM UZH aims to find an artistic intervention in the outdoor space that interactively engages with the architecture, the surrounding urban space, and the function of the new building, thereby merging architecture and art into a cohesive concept. The assessment committee will evaluate the submitted projects regarding their engagement with the task, their resonance with the site, their artistic impact, and their relationship to architecture and landscape. The artistic proposals should speak an independent and strong visual language. Static, permanent works are as welcome as performative, time-based works – the latter provided a coherent concept for their realization and documentation is demonstrated. Long-term operating and maintenance costs will also be considered in the assessment.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from SIMAP Switzerland and was originally published on July 10, 2026. Last refreshed 43 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Hochbauamt Kanton Zürich, Baudirektion, Projektdienste

Hochbauamt Kanton Zürich, Baudirektion, Projektdienste has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Culture, Heritage & Tourism, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Switzerland. Notices are distributed via SIMAP Switzerland. Most recent publication: July 10, 2026.

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Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Switzerland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Hochbauamt Kanton Zürich, Baudirektion, Projektdienste in Switzerland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.