Published date: 29 January 2020

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 10 March 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

Any region

Procurement reference

CON19012

Published date

29 January 2020

Closing date

10 March 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) are setting up an OJEU procurement opportunity for an internal 'Estates and Construction Consultancy Services' framework agreement to support the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) in developing and delivering a broad range of Estate Professional Services and Construction Project Management Services across its UK Managed Science Estate.

The Framework will be for 4 years with an estimated total value of £9.5 million + VAT.

Prior to procurement commencement, we will be hosting an industry day where we will provide an overview of the opportunity and engage with industry specialists so we can ensure that this requirement manages expectations.

The services to be provided will fall into one of the following two categories. It is anticipated that there will be one lead consultant covering both categories with non-core services being sub-contracted out on a project by project basis.

1. Estate Professional & Technical Services: this comprises of services in accordance with professional standards and competencies. Core services include the provision of multidisciplinary disciplines such as Condition Surveys, Long Term Maintenance Planning, Valuations, Strategic Advice, Planning, Estate Management, Property Health and Safety Compliance, Building Surveying Services, Asset Management,Business Cases with non-core activities capturing specialist areas (including but not limited to) as Fire Strategy,Sustainability, Energy Efficiency.

2. Construction Project Management Services - comprising of Core Service Disciplines of Client Adviser, Project Lead and Contract Administrator and Non-Core Service Disciplines (including but not limited to) Architect, BIM,Building Services, Civil & Structural Engineer; Cost Consultant; Lead Designer; Principal Designer and specialist surveys.

The Industry Day will take place on Friday 13th March 2020 at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon SN21EU.

There will be one session on the day from 12:00 to 16:00 and will comprise of a presentation about the Natural Environment Research Council, the estate and the opportunity the services will cover followed by a Q&A session.

If you are interested in attending the Industry Day please confirm your attendance by emailing FMprocurement@uksbs.co.uk stating your organisation and attendees' names. All requests to attend must be received by 16:00 on Tuesday 10th March 2020. Space will be limited on the Industry Day and therefore attendance will be restricted to 2 people per supplier.


About the buyer

Contact name

Kevin Griffiths

Address

Polaris House
North Star Avenue
SWINDON
SN21FF
England

Telephone

01793 867005

Email

fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk