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AP2411 - M&E Design Services Framework

SCAPE GROUP LIMITED (TRADING AS SCAPE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 May 2025 at 11:05

Tender

17 Jun 2024 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AP2411 - M&E Design Services Framework" is being managed by Scape Group Limited on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership Limited. This opportunity is situated within the East Midlands region, encompassing Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, and Leicestershire. The procurement falls under the category of engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations (CPV: 71321000) and is currently in the award stage as of 23rd May 2025. The framework entails a contract value of £800,000 and follows a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. Key participants include Built Environment Consulting (East Midlands) Ltd, Ridge and Partners LLP, Services Design Associates Ltd, and Couch Perry & Wilkes LLP, who have been awarded positions in this framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms with experience in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and those able to participate in the framework either independently or via a supply chain. The framework is structured to accommodate consortia bids and favours businesses that meet the selection criteria established in the two-stage process. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as evidenced by their keen participation in the bid process—16 out of 17 bids were submitted by SMEs. With the contract lasting up to four years, businesses involved can benefit from ongoing engagements and the potential for long-term collaborations within the public sector and built environment sector. This framework thus offers a stable platform for companies in the architectural, construction, engineering, and design services sectors to expand their market presence and secure sustained growth.

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Notice Title

AP2411 - M&E Design Services Framework

Notice Description

Scape Group, on behalf of Arc Property Services Partnership Limited as seeking to set up a Framework for mechanical and electrical design work. All sites where projects will be situated will be within the the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Leicestershire areas. The NEC4 Framework Contract will be used to manage the supplier and client relationship. Please note: No warranty is given to the Contractor by neither SCAPE nor the Client as to the amount (if any) or nature of the service and/or work which may be required to be carried out by the Contractor during the Framework period and no claim for compensation either contractual or otherwise will be accepted in respect of any variation inthe volume of the work. A overview of the services required can be found within documents K01 of the procurement documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services will be performed in conjunction with the BG6 proforma and the RIBA stages of design. Successful Bidders must have experieince of BIM. It is anticipated that the services will be provided by the Contractor themselves and/or through their supply chain. Consortia bids will be accepted. The Framework will be in place for a period of 2 years, with the option to extend for two further periods of 1 year (2 + 1+ 1 = max 4 years) and will conclude with a maximum of 4 suppliers. The Procurement will be conducted in 2 stages: Stage 1 - Selection Stage - Bidders must meet all off the necessary selection criteria and provide answers to the questions asked. The questions will be marked by a panel and the top 7 scoring Bidders will progress on to Stage 2. Stage 2 - Award Stage - Bidders will be evaluated on their submitted prices and answers to specific quality questions in order to achieve a price/quality score. The top scoring 4 Bidders will be invited to enter the Framework. Please note: Arc Partnership reserve the right to establish communication with the awarded Contractors, prior to the Framework start date. Full details of the process can be found within the tender documents, however, this will be a 2 stage, restricted process as identified within regulation 28 of the The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Stage 1 - Selection Criteria - This is a set of questions and criteria that must be passed in order to move on to Stage 2 of the procurement. The criteria and questions are based on the Bidders history and what they are currently doing. Written answers will be scored by an evaluation panel. Stage 2 - Award Criteria - This is a set of questions that the Bidder needs to answer based on what the Bidder will do or how they will approach works, if they get onto the framework. This will be scored by an evaluation panel. Full procurement details can be found within document K02 of the tender documents. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B4BT27CX6V

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04709d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026113-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71320000 - Engineering design services

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

72242000 - Design-modelling services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 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
SCAPE GROUP LIMITED (TRADING AS SCAPE)
Contact Name
Robert Hunter
Contact Email
procurement@arc-partnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8006696565

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6BT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BUILT ENVIRONMENT CONSULTING (EAST MIDLANDS

COUCH PERRY & WILKES

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

SERVICES DESIGN ASSOCIATES

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