Tender

Newport Knowledge Quarter - Design and Build Contractor Tender

WEPCO

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Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 15:58

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

WEPCo, a partnership between the Development Bank of Wales and Meridiam, is seeking to procure a Design & Build Contractor for the Newport Knowledge Quarter Project in Newport City Centre. This procurement falls under the "works" industry category, particularly focusing on construction and related services. The project's goal is to develop educational facilities catering to a diverse range of students and community users. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest set for 31st July 2025. The procurement method being used is limited, though similar to the competitive dialogue procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and includes a two-stage process beginning with a Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) stage on 1st August 2025. A "Meet the Buyer" event is scheduled for 16th July 2025, which presents a networking opportunity for interested parties.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in construction, architectural, and engineering services. Companies with experience in similar large-scale educational projects and those offering high-quality deliverability stand to benefit most. Given the social and community-focused aspects of the contract, businesses that can align their services with social value and community benefits will be particularly well-positioned. The requirement to provide Community Benefits, such as job creation and community engagement, presents additional avenues for social enterprises and SMEs aiming to expand their footprint. This project not only offers the potential for immediate contract work but also positions businesses to partake in a larger pipeline of educational infrastructure projects across Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Newport Knowledge Quarter - 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 Newport Knowledge Quarter Project. This is the third College project being developed under the Mutual Investment Model (MIM), with an overall pipeline of 35 new schools and colleges throughout Wales. The Newport Knowledge Quarter Campus in Newport City Centre will provide accommodation for 14-19 students, Apprenticeships, Higher education students and adult learners. The building is expected to cater for a combined student and staff population of c.2,200, with a maximum occupation of 3,500.The new facilities will deliver a mix of curricula and will include Business, Sciences, Independent Learning Skills (ILS), Construction, Visual Arts (Painting , Drawing, Photography/Video, Ceramics, etc), Hair and Beauty, Catering and Hospitality, Engineering and Skills Development (Math/Numeracy, English and Welsh Language etc).The facilities will also include a variety of non-curricula and social spaces designed to provide support to students and staff during the college day, and potentially for some community use (i.e. training restaurant) outside of core teaching hours.Programme - the deadline for the facilities to be fully operational is September 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 1st of August 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 based on 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 31st of July 2025.A Meet the Buyer Event is scheduled to take place on the 16th July 2025 at 2pm please refer to 'additional documents' to register.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=152866.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:152866)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 into the Project Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152866
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152866
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEPCO
Contact Name
Neil Cutting
Contact Email
mnashilongo@fimlimited.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920786420

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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