Tender

Coleg Sir Gar - Design and Build Contractor Tender

WEPCO

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Summary of the contracting process

WEPCo is seeking to procure a Design & Build Contractor for the Coleg Sir Gar Project under the Mutual Investment Model (MIM). This project is part of a larger initiative to develop 35 new educational facilities throughout Wales. The new campus will be located in Carmarthen, offering a diverse range of vocational skills and creative arts curricula. The procurement process has entered the tender stage, with the initial shortlisting (SQ) beginning on 21st January 2025 and closing on 9th January 2025. Full method statement submissions are due by 9th January 2025, with contracts expected to be awarded by 8th July 2025. The facilities are anticipated to be fully operational by February 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms with experience in educational infrastructure. Companies specialising in vocational and creative arts facilities, particularly those offering innovative design and build solutions, will find this project particularly relevant. By participating in this tender, businesses can demonstrate their capability in delivering high-quality, value-for-money projects, with an emphasis on community benefits such as work placements and job creation. This project supports local economic and social objectives, making it an ideal opportunity for firms focused on delivering social value within their construction practices.

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Notice Title

Coleg Sir Gar - Design and Build Contractor Tender

Notice Description

WEPCO, a partnership between the Development Bank of Wales and Meridiam, is seeking to procure a Design & Build Contractor to deliver the Coleg Sir Gar (CSG) Project on behalf of the Project Co established for the project. This is the second College project being developed under the MIM model, with an overall pipeline of 35 new schools and colleges (primarily new buildings, but some on existing premises) throughout Wales.The new Coleg Sir Gar Pibwrlwyd Campus in Carmarthen building will provide accommodation for 14-19 students, Apprenticeships, Higher education students and adult learners. It will accommodate up to 2,385 learners albeit the College operates a flexible timetable so it is not anticipated that all students will be on site at any one time.The project is to provide new facilities at the Pibwrlwyd campus in Carmarthen, providing a range of Vocational Skills and Creative Arts for Coleg Sir Gar. The Vocational Skills element of the facilities will deliver a mix of curricula including animal science, business, construction, catering, and Independent Learning Skills (ILS). The Creative Arts element of the facilities will specialise in the delivery of Art and Design curricula including textiles, digital arts, animation, photography, painting, installation, media, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, jewellery, games design and sculpture.Learning programmes are planned to be a mix of full and part time daytime delivery, as well as options for evenings and weekend classes. Vocational Skills will provide a mixture of traditional academic and vocational places, over a range of subjects. The facilities will be available to the community and local businesses.Programme - the deadline for the facilities to be fully operational is February 2029.Tender Process Overview and deadlines:The tender will be run in a 2 stage process, with the initial SQ stage shortlisting prospective bidders who will be invited to participate in the Invitation to Tender stage.The SQ is scheduled to launch on the 21st of January 2025.The evaluation at the tender stage will require the submission of full method statements and a written response to the tender requirements. The scoring will be on the basis of a value for money assessment (using the criteria and methodology set out within the Invitation to Tender documents), with a focus on quality, deliverability and experience in delivering similar projects and the benefits of early contractor engagement.Although WEPCo is not a contracting authority, in the interests of transparency, it will be using a tendering procedure similar to the competitive dialogue procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR15"). WEPCo is not however bound by PCR15 and nothing in this document or any of the tender documents is to be taken as an acceptance or a representation that WEPCo is subject to PCR15. WEPCo reserves the right to amend the tender process (including the criteria) at any stage by giving notice to the bidders.In order to access the Tender documentation and be invited to submit a response you must submit an Expression of Interest using the template provided in the "Additional Document" Section by the 9th of January 2025.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146367.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:146367)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:Work placementsJobs Created (Apprentices, New Entrants, Graduates)Careers events / Educational & community engagementTechnical or Higher-level QualificationsTraining PlansCase StudiesLocal SpendCreative, Cultural and wellbeing InitiativesWEPAcademiSupply chain engagementSME and Social enterprise engagementAll targets will be set at ITT stage and eventually incorporated to the Project Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146367
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146367
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45300000 - Building installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas

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)

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications

71246000 - Determining and listing of quantities in construction

71247000 - Supervision of building work

71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71521000 - Construction-site supervision 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
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEPCO
Contact Name
Daniel McCarthy-Stott
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 7841441892

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9HA
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

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