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DfC - 4345809 - Department for Communities Public Realm/Environmental Improvement Schemes ICT Framework Agreement 2022-2026

DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES

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28 Jul 2022 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities is currently conducting a tender for the "DfC - 4345809 - Department for Communities Public Realm/Environmental Improvement Schemes ICT Framework Agreement 2022-2026". This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on landscape architectural services. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, aims to provide construction-related professional services primarily in the Greater Belfast area. The tender is in the active stage and submissions must be completed by 1st September 2022, with a contract period extending for four years and options for termination at the end of each year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in construction-related professional services, particularly those specialising in urban planning, civil engineering, and environmental improvement schemes. Companies that can demonstrate the necessary licenses, accreditation, and experience in managing similar projects would be well-suited to compete. Those interested should prepare for a selective procurement process that may include a competitive bidding environment, thereby enhancing their visibility and growth potential in the public sector.

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Notice Title

DfC - 4345809 - Department for Communities Public Realm/Environmental Improvement Schemes ICT Framework Agreement 2022-2026

Notice Description

The Framework is for the provision of construction related Professional Services by Integrated Consultant Teams associated with Urban Public Realm/Environmental Improvement Schemes. Time Charge and Work Orders will be allocated by call-off and secondary competition and the Client will appoint the Lead Consultants ICT and CTM's using an NEC4 PSC. The ICT's will be required to fully design the schemes and take them through the various stages of consultation with Statutory Bodies and local communities, obtain planning approval and procure and manage Works Contracts. Further locations may be identified for development, however it is anticipated that the majority of schemes will mainly be implemented in the Greater Belfast area

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework is for the provision of construction related Professional Services by Integrated Consultant Teams associated with Urban Public Realm/Environmental Improvement Schemes. Time Charge and Work Orders will be allocated by call-off and secondary competition and the Client will appoint the Lead Consultants ICT and CTM's using an NEC4 PSC. The ICT's will be required to fully design the schemes and take them through the various stages of consultation with Statutory Bodies and local communities, obtain planning approval and procure and manage Works Contracts. Further locations may be identified for development, however it is anticipated that the majority of schemes will mainly be implemented in the Greater Belfast area

Options: This Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of 4 years with the option to terminate at the end of Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 or at any other time as may be deemed necessary by the Contracting Authority

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of 4 years with the option to terminate at the end of Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 or at any other time as may be deemed necessary by the Contracting Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0356e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020612-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71410000 - Urban planning services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES
Contact Name
construct.infofinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890816555

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3LP
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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