Tender

Building Decarbonisation Projects at Williamson Park, The Storey and City Lab

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Mar 2025 at 07:48

Tender Notice
Tender

25 Feb 2025 at 12:38

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Tender

25 Feb 2025 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is seeking a contractor for the Building Decarbonisation Projects at Williamson Park, The Storey, and City Lab in Lancaster. This tender, valued at £3,200,000, is classified under the construction work category and involves two main phases. Phase 1 is for pre-construction services during RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design), and Phase 2 covers potential construction works during RIBA Stages 5 and 6. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure method, below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28 March 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the contract period starting on 13 May 2025 and ending on 30 January 2026. The project locations are listed as Williamson Park, The Storey, and City Lab in Lancaster.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in construction projects with a focus on sustainability and decarbonisation. Companies with expertise in technical design collaboration, buildability, detailed cost estimation, and risk management will find this contract highly suitable. Additionally, the prospect of ongoing construction works provides further potential for long-term collaboration with the Council. Larger firms, rather than SMEs, are more likely to compete successfully due to the scale and complexity of the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building Decarbonisation Projects at Williamson Park, The Storey and City Lab

Notice Description

Phase 1 - Pre-Construction Services (RIBA Stage 4) The initial appointment will be for the pre-construction services, which encompass the completion of RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design). The contractor will be responsible for providing detailed input on the buildability of the design, collaborating with the design team to ensure constructability, and contributing to cost estimation, planning, and risk identification during this phase. Key Responsibilities for RIBA Stage 4: * Provide buildability input to ensure the design can be practically constructed and meets the required performance specifications. * Assist with detailed cost estimation, including providing open book pricing. * Contribute to risk management by identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies. * Review and validate the design to confirm that it aligns with project requirements and is feasible for construction. Phase 2 - Construction Works (RIBA Stage 5 and 6) The ITT also includes the potential for the appointed Contractor to undertake the construction works, which cover RIBA Stage 5 (Construction) and RIBA Stage 6 (Handover and Close Out). However, the appointment for these stages is not guaranteed at this point. Upon the completion of RIBA Stage 4, a formal review will be conducted to assess the Contractor's performance and the project's requirements. The Council reserves the right to proceed with the contractor for the construction works, subject to satisfactory performance during RIBA Stage 4, confirmation of costs, and overall project alignment. A break clause will be in place, allowing the Council to either proceed with the appointed Contractor or re-tender for the construction works. The Council retains Intellectual Property over full design work specific to the sites of this project for use with another contractor if required. Key Points for RIBA Stage 5 and 6: * The ITT outlines the requirements for both pre-construction services and potential construction works, but the contractor is only guaranteed the work for RIBA Stage 4. * Following the completion of RIBA Stage 4, the Council will review whether to appoint the contractor for RIBA Stage 5 and 6 based on performance, costs, and other considerations. Deliver the goods and or provide services/deliver the works at Williamson Park, Quernmore Road, Lancaster LA1 1UX; The Storey, 2 Meeting House Lane, Town Centre, Lancaster, LA1 1TH; City Lab 406 Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PP. The main contract is subject to obtaining all necessary planning consents. The responsibility for securing these consents will primarily rest with the Council. However, the appointed contractor will be expected to provide technical support and relevant information as required during the planning process. The contractor must be aware that no construction works, particularly any equipment ordering or significant on-site activities, can commence until all planning permissions are secured. The timeline for the project may be ex

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f642b4-6c55-4494-a046-f2df3b4aba95
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Robert Boschi
Contact Email
rboschi@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582000

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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