Tender

2097 Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of the new Library at De Montfort University *restricted procedure*

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Sep 2023 at 22:23

Planning

04 Sep 2023 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The De Montfort University is seeking a Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of its new Library, an ambitious project with an estimated cost of £30 million. The procurement is in the 'restricted procedure' stage, following a Prior Information Notice. The contract period will start on December 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2027. The tender deadline is September 28, 2023, with the second stage Invitation to Tender scheduled for October 5, 2023. The procurement method is 'selective', and the submission can be done electronically and in writing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for architectural firms experienced in Higher Education developments with a focus on large capital projects. De Montfort University is looking for a Lead and Principal Designer/Architect to spearhead the re-development of its Library. The project aims to provide an enhanced library experience to support student success and academic excellence. Businesses with expertise in architectural design services and a track record in delivering complex construction projects within the specified budget range would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

2097 Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of the new Library at De Montfort University *restricted procedure*

Notice Description

De Montfort University (DMU) has an ambition to develop a new library experience estimated at PS30m (construction cost). To support this project, DMU requires a Lead and Principal Designer / Architect and the appointment of all design subconsultants (e.g., structural engineer, services engineer, fire engineer, acoustic engineer, interior designers, landscape design and commissioning of surveys - note this list is not exhaustive) for the re-development of the new Library at this stage only. Key desirable is a Lead and Principal Designer/Architect who has led and procured a design team, and must have experience in Higher Education development on large capital projects of circa PS30m+ in Construction Value.

Lot Information

Lot 1

De Montfort University (DMU) has an ambition to develop a new library experience estimated at PS30m (construction cost) - DMU are planning an ambitious reimagining that will support a diverse student body and which will facilitate new forms of research and learning. A new library extension and redesign of the current space, including thermal improvements will help create the conditions for success for our students and faculty, and establish a model for a next generation library. To support this project, DMU requires a Lead and Principal Designer / Architect and the appointment of all design subconsultants (e.g., structural engineer, services engineer, fire engineer, acoustic engineer, interior designers, landscape design and commissioning of surveys - note this list is not exhaustive) for the re-development of the new Library at this stage only. Key desirable is a Lead and Principal Designer/Architect who has led and procured a design team, and must have experience in Higher Education development on large capital projects of circa PS30m+ in Construction Value. De Montfort University (DMU) is conducting this procurement using the Restricted Procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) (PCR 2015), for the purpose of procuring a Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of the new Library. This procurement follows on from a Prior Information Notice published on Find a Tender service (PIN ref 2023/S 000-026118). The proposed requirements are described in the DMU Tender and Highlevel Project Vision (see doc D1 of tender pack).This is a two-stage competitive procedure. The first stage is through the completion of the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) document. Tenderers will be shortlisted following this stage. The second stage is an Invitation to Tender (ITT). Only tenderers who are successful in being shortlisted at the first stage will be invited to this stage.The SQ and associated tender documents, along with information relating to award criteria, evaluation and specification can be found within our tender pack for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f9e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027161-2023
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

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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