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High-Rise Residential (Structural) Building Surveys 2022-2024 (Tranche 4/5 - Ph 1)

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed the procurement process titled "High-Rise Residential (Structural) Building Surveys 2022-2024 (Tranche 4/5 - Ph 1)," under the CPV category "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" (code 71000000). The contract is aimed at providing professional services for conducting Phase 1 Structural Condition Surveys and FRAEW surveys on 12 high-rise buildings in Southampton, located in Thornhill, International Way, and other regions. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract was awarded on 13th February 2025, following an ITT issued on 8th October 2024, with bids returned by 8th November 2024. The contract is valued at £390,550 and has been awarded to FR Consultants.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the architectural, engineering, and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in building safety and structural inspections. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive structural surveys and ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 will find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating their expertise in high-rise residential projects. Small to large engineering firms, consultancies offering technical inspection services, and those with a strong track record in fire risk assessments and safety evaluations would be well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

High-Rise Residential (Structural) Building Surveys 2022-2024 (Tranche 4/5 - Ph 1)

Notice Description

for providing all necessary professional services required to deliver: * Phase 1 Structural Condition Surveys & FRAEW surveys on 8 No high rise buildings in Southampton (Thornhill and International Way) and * FRAEW surveys only to a further 4 No high-rise buildings in Southampton (12 Total). all as more fully described within this suite of bidding documents. All requirements are to support the City Council's obligations in respect of the Building Safety Act 2022 and allied legislation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

for providing all necessary professional services required to deliver: * Phase 1 Structural Condition Surveys & FRAEW surveys on 8 No high rise buildings in Southampton (Thornhill and International Way) and * FRAEW surveys only to a further 4 No high-rise buildings in Southampton (12 Total). all as more fully described within this suite of bidding documents. All requirements are to support the City Council's obligations in respect of the Building Safety Act 2022 and allied legislation.

Procurement Information

Expressions of interest were sought from all those appointed to Portsmouth City Council's Building Safety Consultancy Framework (Find a Tender Contract Notice: 2023/S 000-012406 & Find a Tender Contract Award Notice: 2023/S 000-037150 refer). Invitations to Tender ("ITT") were then offered to all three companies who had expressed an interest in bidding for the delivery of this service as described; all administered through Southampton City Council's Proactis e-sourcing portal. Invitations were issued to on the 8th October 2024 with a return date of 8th November 2024. the submissions were evaluated and moderated. standstill commenced 31st January 2025 and the contract has been awarded 13th February 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dec9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004978-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71300000 - Engineering services

71620000 - Analysis services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£390,550 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FR CONSULTANTS

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