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Multi-Disciplinary Design Services (MDS) - Priority 1 Works for the Mechanical Electrical, Public Health & Fire Programme (MEP&F)

THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS (ACTING JOINTLY)

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20 Feb 2025 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords (acting jointly) have concluded a procurement process for the provision of Multi-Disciplinary Design Services (MDS) – Priority 1 Works for the Mechanical Electrical, Public Health & Fire Programme (MEP&F). This contract award, announced on 20 February 2025, involves the services of OVE ARUP and PARTNERS LIMITED. Located within the UK Parliament at Westminster, as well as consultant offices across the UK, this contract has completed its bidding phase with the contract set to commence on 17 February 2025 and last for seven years, including potential extension options that could extend the contract up to 11 years. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure with no prior publication of call for competition, aligned with a procurement framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in engineering design services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive multi-disciplinary design solutions. Businesses that offer high-quality technical services, given that technical capability accounts for 70% of the award criteria, are particularly well-positioned to benefit from similar future contracts. Large firms with the ability to manage and deliver complex engineering projects will find this tender aligns well with their growth strategies. Additionally, this framework agreement underlines the importance of collaborative and adaptable firms capable of managing long-term projects within large-scale public sector works.

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Notice Title

Multi-Disciplinary Design Services (MDS) - Priority 1 Works for the Mechanical Electrical, Public Health & Fire Programme (MEP&F)

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons (acting jointly) have procured a contract for the provision of a Multi-Disciplinary Design Services (MDS) - Priority 1 Works for the Mechanical Electrical, Public Health & Fire Programme (MEP&F). <br/><br/>This appointment is for Multi-Disciplinary Services (MDS) including Principal Designer, to lead, manage and co-ordinate and produce all design stages for the MEP&F work packages

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose is to appoint Multi-Disciplinary Services (MDS) including Principal Designer, to lead, manage and co-ordinate and produce all design stages for the MEP&F work packages.
Duration of contract is 7-years, the Contract will commence 17 February 2025- 16 February 2032. The extension options are 1+1+1+1 years, full contract terms with all extensions is 11-years. Additional information: Price is not the only award criteria.
Price 30%
Technical 70%

Options: Duration of contract is 7-years. The extension options are 1+1+1+1 years, full contract terms with all extensions is 11-years.

Procurement Information

IV.1.1) Type of procedure<br/>Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition <br/>The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations<br/>This is a call-off contract from a Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e575
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006388-2025
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

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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
THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND THE CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS (ACTING JOINTLY)
Contact Name
Parliamentary Commercial Directorate
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072191600

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS

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