Tender

North East Quadrant (NEQ) Development - Design and Build Contractor

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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TenderUpdate

11 Sep 2023 at 10:26

Tender

08 Sep 2023 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking a Design and Build Contractor for the North East Quadrant (NEQ) Development project in Southampton, Hampshire. The project involves the construction of a 4-storey teaching facility on a 12,290m² site, incorporating sustainability and low energy solutions. The procurement process includes a Selection Stage to shortlist potential suppliers followed by an Invitation to Tender stage, with an estimated total contract value ranging from £125,000,000 to £150,000,000. The University aims to enter into a contract by Q1 2027.

This tender for the NEQ Development project presents opportunities for construction companies specialising in university building works, sustainable construction, and low-energy solutions. Businesses with experience in design and build contracts and a focus on quality assurance, sustainability, and waste management would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is a Restricted procedure with set criteria for supplier selection, offering a significant contract value and a contract period of 3 years and 5 months with a potential extension.

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Notice Title

North East Quadrant (NEQ) Development - Design and Build Contractor

Notice Description

The University is seeking a Design and Build Contractor for the development of the North East Quadrant ("NEQ") site located in Southampton, Hampshire. The North-East Quadrant ("NEQ") site forms part of the Highfield Campus. The site area is approximately 12,290m2. Phase 1 consists of the construction of a 4-storey teaching facility (GIFA of c. 15,574m2), with 5 storeys, a basement, and ancillary facilities hub. The building is split into three interconnected areas arranged around a central atrium. The west block consists of a concrete structure with the east / south proposed to be of a steel frame. The external wall solution will be evolved during stage 3. Sustainability and low energy solutions are key to the success of this building due to lack of local power. The works include amendments to external landscaping, and all associated works to meet all planning and building control requirements stipulated elsewhere within the Employer's Requirements. Any S278 works will be delivered as part of an agreement between the selected contractor and Southampton City Council. The successful Contractor will be required to work alongside the Client design team via a PCSA agreement through Stage 3 and Stage 4, at which point a contract sum can be agreed. It is the intention that a separate "Enabling Works" contract will be completed during the Pre-Construction period. The University proposes to enter into a Contract for the delivery of the NEQ Project by Q1 2027 with the successful contractor. The University will appoint the successful contractor via a PCSA appointment in 2024 to deliver pre-construction services, but also a separate enabling works contract, which should de-risk the site prior to agreement of the contract sum for the main works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement process is being conducted as a Restricted procedure; consisting of both Selection and Invitation to Tender stages. Stage 1 - Selection Stage: An overall pass mark of 50 % shall apply to this stage. The intention is to arrive at a shortlist of a maximum of five qualified potential suppliers for formal invitation to tender. The maximum number of qualified potential suppliers will be based on the top five scores achieved. Where more than the maximum number of potential suppliers have achieved a top five score (i.e. a tie), all of those potential suppliers will be invited to the Invitation to Tender stage. Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage - A maximum of 5 qualified tenderers will be invited to submit formal tenders at this stage. The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 3 years and 5 months - this will be the maximum contract period, including any potential extensions, with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of an initial contract period of 3 years and 5 months with an option to extend by a further 6 months subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University. The estimated total contract value is between PS125,000,000 up to a maximum of PS150,000,000 (excluding VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fb74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026785-2023
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

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