Tender

Appointment of a Project Manager led ICT for BRCD - the Gobbins Phase 2

MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Mar 2023 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is seeking an Economic Operator to provide a Project Manager-led ICT for "The Gobbins Phase 2" project aimed at enhancing tourism. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £750,000 GBP. The deadline for submissions is April 7, 2023. The project falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and is located in Ballymena, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses offering project management, architecture, cost management, engineering, and other associated services to compete for the appointment under the NEC4 Professional Service Contract. Businesses with experience in delivering successful projects in the RIBA Plan of Work Stages 2 to 7 would be well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the successful Economic Operator will be responsible for managing the Integrated Consultancy Team throughout the project lifecycle.

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Notice Title

Appointment of a Project Manager led ICT for BRCD - the Gobbins Phase 2

Notice Description

Mid and East Antrim Council wish to appoint an Economic Operator to provide a Project Manager led Integrated Team (ICT) for the design and delivery of "The Gobbins Phase 2" The Gobbins Phase 2 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. 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 for the procurement of an Economic Operator pursuant to Regulation 28 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. MEABC wishes to make a single appointment of an Economic Operator to provide the services of an Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) to design, provide tender documentation and Project manager the contract through the life span of the project. The ICT should have a proven track record of successful project delivery through the provision of high-quality professional project management, architecture, cost management, engineering and other associated services necessary to successfully deliver The Gobbins Phase 2 Project. The ICT will develop the existing conceptual designs through RIBA Stages 2-7, procure and manage the necessary investigation, studies and reports, develop detailed and technical designs, engage with statutory bodies and obtaining the necessary approvals including full planning permission. The ICT will also 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b60c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008725-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

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
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2023Expired
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
MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 285660393

Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT42 1AB
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)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Ardeevin
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

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