Tender

Contractor for a National Conservation & Science Centre with enclosure at Twycross Zoo

HINCKLEY & BOSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Aug 2023 at 15:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is seeking a contractor for a National Conservation & Science Centre at Twycross Zoo. This project involves orangutan habitats, a higher education campus, and residential facilities. The procurement method is a two-stage open book Design and Build (D&B) process. The contract value is £13,000,000, with a selective procurement method and a tender deadline of 22nd September 2023. The contract period is from 19th January 2024 to 29th August 2025.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, especially those offering architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The Council's design team will develop the design to RIBA stage 3 before the contractor takes over from RIBA stage 4 onwards. Businesses with expertise in works-related projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contractor for a National Conservation & Science Centre with enclosure at Twycross Zoo

Notice Description

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC) and Twycross Zoo (TZ) wish to appoint a contractor to undertake the final, detailed design and construction of the National Science and Conservation Centre (NSCC) project located in Twycross Zoo. This comprises multiple orangutan habitats and a higher education campus with incorporated residential facility and orangutan den building with zoo visitor access. It is proposed to appoint a Contractor via a two-stage open book Design and Build (D&B) procurement process. The selected preferred contractor will be appointed on a pre-construction services agreement to complete the detailed design from RIBA Stage 3 onwards and to provide a Design & Build offer to construct the works within the budget stated in the tender documents. On agreement of an acceptable fixed lump sum contract and Contractor's proposals, the Contractor will be appointed via the JCT 2016 Design & Build contract with amendments. The Council's / Zoo's design team will develop the design to RIBA stage 3. On commencement of the pre-construction phase, the Contractor will be required to take ownership and adopt the design and develop the design from RIBA stage 4 to completion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3431ee47-235e-4cfc-95a8-f4aa7c1b4719
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29969fb8-0beb-4be1-b24a-6e708d7cb423
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2024 - 29 Aug 2025 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
HINCKLEY & BOSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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