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DFC 5011589 Historic Environment Division Specialist Conservation Advisory Services Framework Agreement 2023

DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES, HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT DIVISION

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25 Sep 2023 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities' Historic Environment Division, situated in Belfast, is overseeing the procurement process for the Specialist Conservation Advisory Services Framework Agreement 2023. This procurement focuses on services related to construction project management, specifically conservation engineering, landscape management and masonry monument advice. This initiative is aligned with the Government's social, economic, and environmental goals. Using an open procedure, this tender is under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and includes a potential framework agreement lasting two years, with possible extensions for two additional one-year periods. The initial tender period ended on 30th October 2023, with the contract award occurring on 29th May 2024 to Alastair Coey Architects Ltd. Though the procurement process is complete, the Department reserves the right to cancel or not award any agreements.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specializing in conservation, civil engineering, and landscape architectural services. Economic operators can benefit from a contract valued at about £800,000 GBP, providing substantial growth potential within the UK's construction sector. Companies adept in delivering specialised conservation services would be well-suited to this framework, which supports broader governmental objectives. The open procedure may increase competition, enhancing the prospects for innovative solutions from diverse business backgrounds. Interested parties should consider the stringent performance and suitability criteria detailed in procurement documents, ensuring compliance and good standing for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

DFC 5011589 Historic Environment Division Specialist Conservation Advisory Services Framework Agreement 2023

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of specialist conservation engineering, landscape management and masonry monument advice within the remit of the Department for Communities' Historic Environment Division. This framework Agreement will be used to progress the Government's wider social, economic and environmental objectives For a complete description of this procurement please refer to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of specialist conservation engineering, landscape management and masonry monument advice within the remit of the Department for Communities' Historic Environment Division. This framework Agreement will be used to progress the Government's wider social, economic and environmental objectives For a complete description of this procurement please refer to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a period of two further individual one year periods. The Framework Agreement may be terminated at any time as deemed necessary by the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040353
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000194-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£272,363 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES, HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT DIVISION
Contact Name
Procurement Operations Branch
Contact Email
construc.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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALASTAIR COEY ARCHITECTS

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