Tender

Main Contractor for Construction of National Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction (SoFSI) Facility

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Tender

13 Aug 2019 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is seeking a Main Contractor for the construction of the National Soil Foundation-Structure Interaction (SoFSI) Facility at its Langford campus. This project, classified under works for complete or part construction and civil engineering, has a budget of approximately £4 million to £5 million. The current procurement stage is the tender phase, with invitations expected to be issued by late September 2019, and a tender submission deadline set for 13th September 2019. The contract is planned to commence in January 2020, with a projected completion date in early Spring 2021, located in the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for construction firms, particularly those with expertise in building educational facilities and undertaking complex civil engineering projects. Contractors capable of delivering high-precision work due to the specialised nature of the scientific equipment involved would be particularly well-suited to participate. The competitive environment created by the restricted procurement method allows for targeted bidding, making this an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Main Contractor for Construction of National Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction (SoFSI) Facility

Notice Description

The University of Bristol requires a Main Contractor to construct a new research facility (the National Soil Foundation-Structure Interaction (SoFSI) Facility) at its Langford campus. The new facility will: - have Gross Internal Area of approximately 630 m2, - have a steel frame superstructure, concrete block walls and timber cladding, - have highly reinforced specialist substructure including pit walls and strong floor, - house a 6 m x 4 m seismic testing table and 5 m x 6 m x 4 m deep test pit, - house highly sensitive scientific equipment which requires high-precision substructure works. The construction budget is approximately PS4,000,000 to PS5,000,000 GBP. The University intends to appoint a main contractor in January 2020, with a start on site in February 2020 and defect free handover in early Spring 2021. The University is following a single-stage tender to appoint the contractor, with this procurement following the restricted procedure. The University is currently progressing detailed design and intends to issue invitations to tender following completion of RIBA stage 4 in late September 2019, to those suppliers shortlisted following this PQQ stage. Procurement documents are available at https://tenders.bris.ac.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f753219-be69-4e2d-8687-c7d19702f67f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291de0ba-13b3-48a0-a966-480676eebead
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aw14701@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS2 8BB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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