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Appointment of a Consultant for the design and delivery of a Masterplan for the Global Centre for Ra

GCRE LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by GCRE Ltd, based in Pontypridd, for the appointment of a consultant tasked with designing and delivering a Masterplan for the Global Centre for Rail Excellence. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on architectural and engineering services aimed at developing a research and business campus centred around the Rail Testing Facilities at the Nant Helen/Onllwyn site. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract signed on 5th July 2022 following a competitive tender process that received a total of nine bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, engineering, and construction consultancy services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering complex, design-led projects, particularly those with a focus on environmental sustainability and innovation, would be well-suited to compete. The work involves close collaboration with multiple teams, making it ideal for firms with strong partnership capabilities and the ability to integrate various expertise to produce comprehensive masterplanning solutions.

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Notice Title

Appointment of a Consultant for the design and delivery of a Masterplan for the Global Centre for Ra

Notice Description

We seek to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced design-led consultancy team to prepare a Site Development Masterplan (SDM) to determine the site landscape and infrastructure layout for the development of a research and business campus built around the consented Rail Testing Facilities at the Nant Helen/Onllwyn site. The project will transform the 475-hectare post-industrial landscape into a world leading centre for research, testing, validation and innovation for the rail industry in a restored, ecologically diverse, landscape setting.The project will embody innovation at the core of its design and construction, comprising facilities and services for the whole rail industry allowing the design, testing and validation of new trains, systems, components and technologies.The SDM will be used for the following purposes:> As the basis for detailed design stage and subsequent construction.> To inform the Railway System Outline Design, which will define thetechnical requirements of the railway test facility.> To calibrate and support the development of the parallel earthworksdesign.> To input to the site wide energy strategy.The masterplan consultant will need to work closely with three other teams developing the Railway System Outline Design, the Earthworks design and the Energy Strategy.All four teams will need to produce tightly integrated packages that reflect the needs/requirements of each other.The products of the Masterplan will be used by GCRE to procure a range of Design & Build contractors for the various site premises and a [separate] contractor who will develop the detailed landscape design and construct it.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-116187
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116187
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration)

71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71356300 - Technical support services

71356400 - Technical planning services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71540000 - Construction management services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GCRE LTD
Contact Name
Rob Thompson
Contact Email
procurement@gcre.wales
Contact Phone
+44 7977197129

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

5TH STUDIO

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