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Forum Multi Storey Car Park

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Stevenage Borough Council has awarded a public works contract for the Forum Multi Storey Car Park project, aimed at supporting the local life sciences industry and enhancing infrastructure. The project falls under the 'Car park building construction work' category and is located in Stevenage, United Kingdom (Region UKH23). The procurement process is completed, and the contract was signed on 17 January 2025. The development is part of a broader regeneration programme, entailing specific development works and the construction of a new multi-storey car park (MSCP). The procurement method used was a Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication due to the technical impracticalities and safety concerns associated with the project.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in construction and technical re-construction, particularly those capable of handling complex integration into existing infrastructures. The project requires specialised technical skills, thus making it a favourable ground for businesses with expertise in advanced construction methodologies, ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards, and effective project sequencing. Companies involved in the life sciences sector or with experience in similar large-scale infrastructure projects could benefit substantially from participation given the strategic importance and high visibility of this development.

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Notice Title

Forum Multi Storey Car Park

Notice Description

Stevenage Borough Council (the "Council") is leading on regeneration programmes. The Council has awarded a public works contract (by way of a land swap agreement and conditional development agreement) under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the development of a Life Sciences centre in Stevenage. The public works contract will include specific development works and the construction of a new multi-storey car park facility ("MSCP"). The Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication is being followed and is justified under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is leading on regeneration programmes and has awarded a public works contract (by way of a land swap agreement and conditional development agreement) under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the development of a Life Sciences centre in Stevenage. The public works contract will include specific development works and the construction of a new MSCP. The Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication is being followed and is justified under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii). The public works contract (comprising a land swap agreement and conditional development agreement) has been awarded to Forge Life Sciences No. 2 Nominee 1 Ltd and Forge Life Sciences No. 2 Nominee 2 Ltd (the Developers) and Forge Life Sciences No. 2 GP Ltd under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. The Council considers that the development works can only be supplied by a particular economic operator due to the technical impracticalities associated with the construction of the MSCP, the complexity of sequencing the development works and significant health and safety risks posed. In addition, the MSCP works will involve specialist, technical re-construction and integration of an existing ramp which will also adversely impact upon neighbouring land which is owned by one of the Developers. There are no reasonable alternative or substitute development sites within the area that will meet the delivery timescales.

Procurement Information

The Council is leading on regeneration programmes and has awarded a public works contract (by way of a land swap agreement and conditional development agreement) under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the development of a Life Sciences centre in Stevenage. The public works contract will include specific development works and the construction of a new MSCP. The Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication is being followed and is justified under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii). The public works contract (comprising a land swap agreement and conditional development agreement) has been awarded to Forge Life Sciences No. 2 Nominee 1 Ltd and Forge Life Sciences No. 2 Nominee 2 Ltd (the Developers) and Forge Life Sciences No. 2 GP Ltd and under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. The Council considers that the development works can only be supplied by a particular economic operator due to the technical impracticalities associated with the construction of the MSCP, the complexity of sequencing the development works and significant health and safety risks posed. In addition, the MSCP works will involve specialist, technical re-construction and integration of an existing ramp which will also adversely impact upon neighbouring land which is owned by one of the Developers. There are no reasonable alternative or substitute development sites within the area that will meet the delivery timescales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d670
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002704-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45213312 - Car park building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dave Wells
Contact Email
regeneration@stevenage.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

FORGE LIFE SCIENCES NO. 2

FORGE LIFE SCIENCES NO. 2 NOMINEE 1

FORGE LIFE SCIENCES NO. 2 NOMINEE 2

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