Tender

Construction of the York Global Initiative for Safe Autonomy Building

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Tender

09 Dec 2019 at 09:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of York is seeking tenders for the construction of the York Global Initiative for Safe Autonomy Building, a significant project designed to accommodate new research laboratories and office space for up to 120 staff and students. This procurement falls under the category of construction work, specifically focusing on buildings related to education and research, with a contract value estimated between £9.5 million and £10.5 million. The tender stage is currently active, with submissions due by 9 January 2020. The project is expected to commence on 10 April 2020 and complete by 10 April 2021, located at the University’s Heslington East Campus in York, UK. This tender uses a selective procurement method, employing a restricted procedure due to its value exceeding the threshold for public contracts.

This project presents a prime opportunity for construction firms, particularly those with experience in academic and laboratory building projects, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in state-of-the-art building technologies, sustainable construction practices, and safety verification for complex facilities will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. The establishment of the Global Initiative for Safe Autonomy aims to address critical research questions in robotics and autonomous systems, enabling participating contractors to contribute to innovative projects that could enhance their reputation and expand their market reach in the burgeoning field of autonomous technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction of the York Global Initiative for Safe Autonomy Building

Notice Description

The University of York has a requirement for a new research building, close to its Piazza Learning Centre on the University's Heslington East Campus. The new building will house the Global Initiative for Safe Autonomy. The proposed building is being funded by an award from UK Research Partnership Investment Fund, and investment from the University of York. The aim of the research to be carried out within the new building is to address one of the most scientifically challenging research questions of the 21st Century: the design, development, verification, safety and communications for robotics and connected autonomous systems. This will be the first facility in the UK dedicated to this challenge and will enable world-leading contributions to this scientific field and accelerate the adoption of these novel technologies, contributing to the UK's economic competitiveness. In order to deliver the Global Initiative for Safe Autonomy's research, the University has identified a need for dedicated research laboratories and new office accommodation for up to 120 staff and postgraduate students. This will enable the permanent co-location of staff and postgraduate students from the departments of Computer Science, Electronics Engineering and Physics, and also expansion in this growing research area. In the last 2 years, the University has received significant funding in this area from philanthropic foundations, research funding councils, and industrial partners. The building will provide: Flexible and reconfigurable laboratories to accommodate research at varying scales Laboratories that will be used for research into robotics and autonomous systems, with a particular focus on: design, verification, assurance, safety, simulation, digital forensics, advanced communications via high altitude platforms and underwater systems, quantum communications. An outdoor yard that will occasionally be used for testing autonomous vehicles, setting up realistic stage sets for inspections, and for deploying a helikite (tethered balloon-like device). An outdoor space on the building's upper floor that will occasionally be used to deploy a helikite (tethered balloon-like device), and will also house a telescope for observation and communication with satellites. A seminar room for up to 50 persons (making use of the nearby Piazza Learning Centre and Ron Cooke Hub for catering and larger meeting / teaching room provision. Academic, administrative and researcher office space. An entrance reception space leading to a shared collaboration space, which will occasionally be used to host receptions and technology demonstrations. This flexible collaboration space will be designed to draw in researchers from York and beyond, from academic, industrial and government sectors, with the potential to host international visitors. The scheme is scheduled for delivery in Spring 2021. The Universit... Additional information: Selection Questionnaire and other documents are available to download from the In-Tend portal at; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home Delivery Notes Works to be completed at the University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description The University has been awarded a capital grant by the Research Partnership Investment Fund (RPIF) for this project. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-def03af9-17eb-40fb-8f5a-ce8f44f29cef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25835f98-de8f-4d2f-88df-c7f18dd01845
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

45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

45214600 - Construction work for research buildings

45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2020 - 10 Apr 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
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Rob Allan
Contact Email
rob.allan@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904 328214

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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