This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

18 Apr 2023 at 16:25

Tender

06 Apr 2023 at 10:33

Planning

12 Jan 2023 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is seeking to appoint an Economic Operator for the Project Manager-led Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) in relation to the design and delivery of The Gobbins Phase 2, located in Islandmagee, Larne, Northern Ireland. This procurement process is at the Tender stage, with an envisaged number of 6 operators. The project involves architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services for the restoration and enhancement of The Gobbins coastal path. The procurement method is the Restricted procedure, and the Economic Operator will be appointed under the NEC4 Professional Service Contract.

This tender for The Gobbins Phase 2 project presents an opportunity for businesses operating in architectural, construction, engineering, and consultancy sectors to participate in a significant infrastructure development. Companies with expertise in project management, architecture, cost management, and engineering services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to address capacity issues, unlock the potential of The Gobbins, and enhance the visitor experience through the development of key elements such as Ingress Structure, Welcome Hub, and Virtual Reality Digital Enhancement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Appointment of a Project Manager led ICT for BRCD - The Gobbins

Notice Description

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEABC) wish to appoint a single Economic Operator to provide a Project Manager led Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) in relation to the design and delivery of The Gobbins - Phase 2, Islandmagee, Larne Northern Ireland. The Gobbins is an internationally unique coastal path located in Islandmagee, Larne, it was a Victorian engineering feat when it first opened to the public in 1902. In its heyday, claims to have provided some 3km of pathway and it was reported to have attracted more visitors than the Giant's Causeway, but in subsequent years fell into disuse, The Gobbins closed in 1954. The restoration of The Gobbins in 2015 saw The Gobbins Coastal and Cliff Path Phase I project complete works that opened just over 1km of the cliff face coastal path and a similar length of cliff top path and a Visitor Centre. The Gobbins Phase II project aims to address capacity issues, principally by introducing a looped walk that connects the coastal path to the cliff top path, meaning that visitors do not have to return along the same path by creating a loped route. The development will unlock the potential of The Gobbins, significantly increasing. The proposal for the project will include the following key elements; * Element 1 - Ingress Structure * Element 2 - Welcome Hub * Element 3 - Virtual Reality Digital Enhancement at the existing Visitor Centre * Element 4 - Refurbishment of Cliff Top Path Network * Element 5 - Visitor Servicing The Economic Operator will be appointed under the NEC4 Professional Service Contract and shall provide the professional services applicable to RIBA Plan of Work (2020) Stages 2 to 7 and as specified in the PQQ and ITT documents. The chosen route for the procurement of the IST is a traditional route, with fully designed and specified package, prior to issuing of the construction Phase tender package. Following the procurement and appointment of the IST the Economic Operator shall undertake the management of the IST on behalf of the Employer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

MEABC is using the Restricted procedure pursuant to Regulation 28 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. MEABC wishes to make a single appointment to provide the services of and Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) to design, provide tender documentation and Project Manager the Project through the life span of the project. The ICT should have a proven record of successful project delivery through the provision of high quality professional, project management, architecture, cost management, engineering and other associated services necessaryto successfully deliver the Gobbins Phase 2 Project. The ICT will develop the existing conceptual designs through RIBA Stages 2 to 7, procure and manage the necessary investigation, studies and reports, deveop detailed and technical designs, engage with statutory bodies and obtaining the necessary approvals including full planning permission. The ICT will develop the procurement strategy for the appointment of the IST, and in turn the PQQ and ITT documentation for the IST engagement. the ICT will then administer the IST contract through the construction phase, until the end of the defects period and conclusion of the final account. The Economic Operator will be appointed under the NEC4 Professional Sevice Contract and shall provide the professional services applicable to RIBA plan of work (2020) Stages 2-7 and as specified in the PQQ and ITT documents.The chosen route for the procurement of the IST is a Traditional route, with fully designed and specified package, prior to issuing of the construction Phase tender package. Following the procurement and appointment of the IST the economic Operator shall undertake the management of the IST on behalf of the Employer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0396e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011145-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2023Expired
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
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT43 5EJ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Castle Demesne
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

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