Published date: 6 March 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 5 April 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

WORCESTER001-DN714307-34905437

Published date

6 March 2024

Closing date

5 April 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

24 April 2024

Contract end date

27 February 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Worcester City Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Quantity Surveyor & Project Manager to help bring forward their plans to refurbish and extend their Astwood Crematorium in Worcester.

The proposed works include alteration to the existing footprint with improvements and extension to visitor reception and chapel areas including a new Porte Cochere along with partial façade recladding. As well as front of house the Council are proposing improvements to back of house and operational areas including the replacement of the existing gas cremators which are nearing the end of their operational life. A final decision is still to be taken on either gas or electric cremators

The Council is inviting Tenders for the provision of the QS & PM services required for the delivery of the above.

Council approvals have been given to take the scheme to the end of RIBA Stage 3. Approval to proceed with Stage 4-6 will follow the end of Stage 3 report and will be subject to capital programme approvals.
Please see the procurement documents for further information

Mandatory site inspections. Before tendering Bidders must carry out a site visit. Failure to carry out a site visit with the authorities representative will result in a non-compliant bid.
Please note any clarification queries MUST be sent via the portal.

The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise.

To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents


More information

Additional text

Please see the procurement documents for further information. Please note any clarification queries MUST be sent via the portal.

The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise.

To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents


About the buyer

Address

The Guildhall
High Street
Worcester
WR1 2EY
United Kingdom

Email

procurement@worcester.gov.uk

Website

http://www.worcester.gov.uk/