Overdale Acute Hospital Construction Works - Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Contract summary

Industry

• Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 44000000

• Construction work - 45000000

• Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment - 51100000

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• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Procurement reference

JER001-DN745731-79991186

Published date

2 October 2024

Closing date

2 January 2025

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

This Prior Information Notice ('PIN') is in relation to the Government of Jersey's New
Healthcare Facilities Programme (NHFP). Specifically, the opportunity for a Delivery Partner
for construction of the Overdale Acute facility and associated infrastructure.

Programme Overview

The NHFP primary objective is to deliver modern, fit for purpose secondary health and care
facilities estate for Jersey in line with the decisions of the States Assembly and the States of
Jersey Common Strategic Policy.

The key objectives of the wider NHFP Programme are:

• To produce a multi-site health and care estate which will enable a high-quality healthcare
provision that delivers efficient, effective, timely and accessible care for all service users and
furthermore delivers the best possible experience for service users, visitors, and staff.
• To deliver facilities that are safe, compliant, flexible and the right size for the future delivery
of clinical and other services and enables service transformation.
• To deliver new healthcare facilities that ensures the financial sustainability of the health
economy.
• To deliver facilities that contribute to building a thriving community and well-being of staff
and patients with positive socio-economic and environmental impacts.

The programme has significant political, clinical, and local support and is expected to receive
funding and planning approvals in Q4 2024 / Q2 2025. It has public support, as well as
ministerial, and benefits from an optimised governance model.

Overdale Acute Project

The wider NHFP programme includes building the Acute Hospital at Overdale and other
projects at the existing Jersey General Hospital site for ambulatory services and the
development of mental health services within the wider health estate. The first part of the
programme to begin construction in this phase will be the Overdale Acute Hospital.
The Overdale Acute Hospital will need a partner to design and construct a new circa
48,000m2 acute hospital with associated services and spaces. It will require a Main Works
Delivery Partner to provide a full suite of services through the pre-construction,
construction, and operational stages. It is anticipated that full RIBA 3 Concept Design will be
completed in Q4 2024.

The Acute Hospital will include the Emergency Department, Theatres, Inpatient wards and
Womens and Childrens inpatient services with associated infrastructure, including surface
landscaped car parking.

To register your interest in this opportunity, please email the following address:
NHFProcure@gov.je

Final date for response is: 24th October 2024 @ 17:00

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More information

Additional text

Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands, between England and France. A self-governing
dependency of the United Kingdom, with a mix of British and French cultures, it is known for
its beaches, cliffside walking trails, inland valleys and historic castles. The fact that Jersey is
self-governing means that there is an ability to have short decision-making cycles and to
manage projects within its own legal and financial frameworks. These are broadly like those
in the UK but does have some advantages for the construction industry and its supply chain
(such as an ability to raise and manage our own finances supported by a strong balance
sheet).
It offers a unique place to live and work and is seeking a Main Works Delivery Partner with
the capacity, capability and credentials to deliver an acute hospital. Government of Jersey is
looking to deliver best value for islanders and so will be looking for optimal use of the locally
strong construction industry and also being cognisant of the specialist skills and knowledge
required to deliver complex healthcare buildings.
NHFP, as part of Government, is well placed to facilitate processes that will be important to
a Delivery Partner. This may include workforce accommodation, logistics, management of
modern methods of construction and managing to do business in Jersey from a regulatory
perspective. In Jersey, many of these functions are either part of Government or are
administered by Organisations wholly or partly owned by the Public.
Also differently from the UK, the General Hospital in Jersey is administered by the
Government Departments of Health and Community Services (HCS) and Infrastructure.
NHFP is also part of the HCS Department.
Current healthcare facilities are preventing HCS from delivering its services. This is due to
the poor physical condition of the facilities, poor functional suitability and configuration, and
poor resilience. Most of the current clinical facilities date from the 1960s, but with the
granite block dating back to 1765, there are significant levels of dilapidation. Elements of the
building structure and engineering services are now beyond their useful economic life and
will need to be replaced soon.

During recent inspections in 2023, the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated
Concrete (RAAC) was identified at several locations in the Jersey General Hospital (JGH).
The presence of RAAC can pose a structural risk, particularly if the RAAC was installed
incorrectly or if there are leaks. The porous structure of RAAC allows water to enter, which
can cause its internal steel reinforcements to corrode and lead to cracking.

This background is the case for progressing with the delivery of new healthcare facilities in
Jersey and the NHFP is a separate team charged with ensuring that this key objective is met.
This PIN is not a call for competition and is not published to reduce time limits for the receipt
of tenders. Any dates and/or durations in this PIN are indicative only. Non-participation in the
NHFP's Market Engagement activities shall not prevent any supplier from participating in
any future procurement.

Publication of this PIN is part of the NHFP's Market Engagement and due diligence process
on its options, and the publication of this PIN does not indicate that a decision has been
made on a particular route for a procurement and/or subsequent contract award. NHFP is
not obliged to respond to any correspondence on this PIN or any matter related to this
Market Engagement. The decision to include any party/economic operator in any
subsequent Market Engagement process shall remain with the NHFP alone. References to
NHFP are to the programme and team engaged by the Government of Jersey to deliver the
programme. The Government of Jersey is the contracting authority.
The purpose of this PIN is to inform Main Works Construction suppliers and other associated
suppliers that the Government of Jersey wishes to commence Market Engagement and
Consultation and invites suppliers who would like to engage with NHFP and more
specifically the Overdale Acute project, and who have not already done so, to register
interest via the email address provided in this PIN.

The Government of Jersey is looking to commence a tender process in Q4 2024. This PIN aims to inform the Government of Jersey of the current market capability, provide insights on innovation, and understand what scope of services will provide optimal responses during a tender process.
Please use this email address to register interest by 24th October 2024. Any issues with this,
please use the same email: NHFProcure@gov.je, titling your email 'Government of Jersey
Main Contractor PIN'.

The Government of Jersey may request further engagement with suppliers who respond to
this PIN, where clarifications would help provide further insight to the response already
provided. All information requested in this PIN will remain confidential and will not be
disclosed to any third parties.
This PIN is to inform potential suppliers that the Government of Jersey wishes to commence Market Engagement and Consultation and invites suppliers who would like to engage with NHFP and more specifically the Overdale Acute project as a Main Delivery Partner, and who have not already done so, to register interest via a specific email address provided in this PIN By registering you will receive notices on this procurement in the future.

This is a Market Engagement activity rather than a specific contract or proposed
procurement. The Market Engagement will consist of:
- Webinar
- Questionnaire
- Formal meetings as requested by interested parties.

Please note that this is not a call for competition. A separate competitive process will follow
this PIN.

Please also note that this is not a call for all suppliers who may be interested in providing
services, materials, or labour to any Main Works Delivery Partner or to the Government of
Jersey as part of the wider Programme. It is anticipated that NHFP will issue further Notices
to advise of any such opportunities to work alongside the NHFP team and any Main Works
Delivery Partner.

Participation or non-participation in the NHFP Market Engagement will not influence the
selection and/or award decision forming part of any future procurement process.
This PIN is not a call for competition and is not published to reduce time limits for the receipt of tenders. Any dates and/or durations in this PIN are indicative only. Non-participation in the NHFP's Market Engagement activities shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any future procurement.

Publication of this PIN is part of the NHFP's Market Engagement and due diligence process on its options, and the publication of this PIN does not indicate that a decision has been made on a particular route for a procurement and/or subsequent contract award. NHFP is not obliged to respond to any correspondence on this PIN or any matter related to this Market Engagement. The decision to include any party/economic operator in any subsequent Market Engagement process shall remain with the NHFP alone. References to NHFP are to the programme and team engaged by the Government of Jersey to deliver the programme. The Government of Jersey is the contracting authority.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Commercial Manager

Address

19-21 Broad Street
St Helier
JE2 3RR
Jersey (States of)

Telephone

+44 1234

Email

nhfprocure@gov.je

Website

http://www.gov.je/nhfp