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University of Sunderland - Cadaveric Facility (Architects)

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is seeking architects for the development of a Cadaveric Anatomy Facility at the Sciences Complex, City Campus in Sunderland. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 7th February 2020. This project involves an ambitious timeline, with design and procurement anticipated to be completed by September 2020, followed by a construction period from January to July 2021. The facility will accommodate up to 120 students and must meet specific requirements set by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) for the handling and use of human materials.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for architectural firms, particularly those with experience in designing specialised facilities such as educational and laboratory buildings. Businesses that are well-versed in compliance with health and safety regulations and possess knowledge of HTA guidelines would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the focus on a facility that preserves donor dignity and provides high-quality educational environments, firms capable of innovative design and project execution are encouraged to submit their proposals.

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Notice Title

University of Sunderland - Cadaveric Facility (Architects)

Notice Description

Architects Brief The University are in the process of assembling a professional team to deliver a new build Cadaveric Anatomy Facility at the Sciences Complex, City Campus in Sunderland. The project has an ambitious programme anticipating the design / procurement period to be completed by September this year with an anticipated construction period starting January 2021 and completion in July of the same year. The project brief is currently at RIBA Stage 1, which anticipates a single storey building with a link connection to the Dale building. The faculty have provided plans in the form of sketch layouts, setting out scheduled requirements all of which equate to a facility catering for maximum 120 students with an external footprint of approx. 350 - 400m?. At this stage this information is confidential and will remain sensitive until such a time that we can enter into discussions with the local authority. To provide an insight into such a facility a cadaveric anatomy facility requires dedicated and separate areas for technical elements, teaching and administrative function. The facility will be licenced by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) to carry out Anatomical Examination (code C of the Human Tissue Act) and staff at the facility will be held accountable to the HTA for the storage and use of human material for educational purposes, as stipulated by the HTA Licence. On receipt of the donor into the Anatomy and Clinical Skills Facility, the donor and their families should be assured that the deceased body and /or retained body parts will be treated with the respect and dignity befitting of the dead. Preservation of Donor Dignity must underpin all activities carried out under the HTA Licence for Anatomical Examination and this principle must therefore underpin the design of the facility. The facility and routinely inspected by the HTA. The design for a cadaveric anatomy facility must include the following considerations in each area: Technical elements o There must be a discrete, covered and secure loading bay area for the entrance and exit of donors into/from the facility by an appointed funeral director. o Appropriate preparation rooms for embalming and dissection are required; category 2 laboratory classification (flooring with coving, adequate and adjustable ventilation (20 - 50 air changes / hour, minimum = 20) and temperature control for the room. o Storage area for donors including a bank of fridges with cloud based temperature monitoring for the room and the fridges. o Consideration could be given to make a small preparation area spark proof for plastination of human tissue (e.g. motor housing for extraction unit must be 5m from the ventilation site); incorporating these elements into design at this stage is desirable since retro-fit is expensive and often not possible. o Within the facility, donor preparation areas must be secure and access routes to teaching areas should als... Additional information: Expression of interest and tender documents via the University of Sunderland E-Portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU, LEP, UEZ Funding Description Funding maybe attached to this commission and the above list is not exhaustive. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
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Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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Notice Documents

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