Tender

Tender for the provisioning of a Main Contractor for the construction of an Innovation Centre (The Launchpad)

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Apr 2020 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently seeking a Main Contractor for the construction of an Innovation Centre, known as The Launchpad, located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This procurement is at the Tender stage, with critical deadlines including the submission of clarification requests by Tuesday, 28th April 2020, and the final submission of Supplier Questionnaire responses by Wednesday, 6th May 2020. The project, classified under construction works, is part of a selective procurement process, aiming to secure a qualified contractor who can ensure economic sustainability for the centre in alignment with the Council's 2050 ambitions for the region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in building innovation centres or similar structures. Companies with a proven track record in economic sustainability, project management, and innovative construction methodologies would be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will create a facility designed to attract high-tech and innovative industries, thus playing a crucial role in the local economic development and offering potential future collaboration or expansion opportunities for their business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the provisioning of a Main Contractor for the construction of an Innovation Centre (The Launchpad)

Notice Description

This procurement is to appoint a Main Contractor to construct the innovation centre on the new Airport Business Park. The building will consist of a mix of offices, workshops, research facilities and break out spaces, along with a cafe and seminar space. The building will be known as The Launchpad. The Council requires the suitably qualified and experienced Main Contractor to construct an economically sustainable innovation centre. This economical sustainability relates to the Launchpad's construction, its running costs and its operational methodologies. This will enable the Launchpad to attract new high tech and innovative industries to the area, to further assist in the development of the essential requirements needed to support the Council, in realising its 2050 ambitions for Southend-on-Sea. The required Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) Documents (1st Stage) can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the SQ Documents is: Tuesday 28th April 2020 The deadline for submission of completed SQ Responses is: Wednesday 6th May 2020 The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Documents provided. This includes, but is not limited to: detail on Financial Standing, Minimum Required Turnover and Insurance. The elements which are pass / fail are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24f9fd03-9ac3-4baf-8a9d-7adcb3d9ef40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59fc88c0-7b92-4d9e-bf7d-507b73aa9680
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 1-2 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
procurementadvisors@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01702 5000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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