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Tender

15 Jun 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll Community Housing Association Limited is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for a project titled "Review of New Build Design Guide for Social Housing." This initiative falls within the housing and community amenities industry category and is located in Oban, UK. The submission deadline for interested consultants to submit their bids is set for 17 July 2017. The procurement method is a selective process using a restricted procedure, with a total value of £25,000 GBP. Key dates include a planned invitation for the second stage of the process on 27 July 2017, following the evaluation of pre-qualification submissions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in housing design and construction, especially those with expertise in innovative building practices and sustainable design. Businesses that are well-suited to compete should possess relevant experience and qualifications in areas such as architectural design, construction management, and environmental standards. Firms with a strong background in developing best practices for social housing will find this tender particularly appealing as it aims to revise guidelines that can impact local housing developments significantly.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Review of New Build Design Guide for Social Housing

Notice Description

ACHA are seeking to appoint consultants to review current practice in housing design and develop proposals for a revised ACHA New Build Design Guide for social housing. The commission will include reviewing the best practice in new build housing design and to report on the best of the current trends. The cost implications of the design guide will be required and a final New Build Design Guide will be included as the key output of the commission.

Lot Information

Lot 1

a)Review the best practice in new build housing design b)Review the changing trends in housing needs and demands and report on how these will impact on housing design. c)Analyse the costs and comparison with HAG benchmarks d)The review should include consideration of some of the following areas of housing development:- i.Review of innovation in new build social housing throughout the sector; ii.Review the current standards and likely future standards in housing e.g. changes to building standards, eco homes, the code for sustainable homes and other Government initiatives; iii.Review the changing needs of tenants in the design of their homes, an example is working or studying at home; iv.Evaluate the options for domestic energy production and renewable energy; v.Review modern methods of construction and off site construction that have been successfully applied to residential housing and the use of innovative materials; vi.Analyse the design options in light of the current funding parameters; vii.Recommend any sources of additional funding that could be accessed to implement improved design standards; viii.Recommend a list of possible study visits to allow ACHA to see best practice in action; ix.Include discussion with ACHA's internal departments and the Board; x.Following a review of the above aspects, recommend the best practice that could be applied by ACHA; xi.Revise the New Build Design Guide to implement the recommendations. e)Prepare draft report for presentation to ACHA to include all aspects up to and including d) items i to xi. f)Prepare final report for ACHA, including any amendments and clarifications. g)Revise the New Build Design guide with agreed recommendations from final report.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000499335
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286507
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll Community Housing Association Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OBAN
Postcode
PA34 4RY
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Oban South and the Isles
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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