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06 Jul 2022 at 01:00

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28 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Conservation Architect Design Team Framework Agreement" has been awarded by North Lanarkshire Council, a regional authority based in Motherwell, Scotland. This contract is classified under the services category and specifically relates to architectural consultancy services, encompassing the conservation of heritage buildings within the context of a broader town centre regeneration programme. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded recently on 23rd June 2022, with an estimated value of £3,000,000 extending over multiple years. The procurement approach allows for the appointment of six consultants who will support the Council’s initiative to provide 5,000 new homes by 2035 while adhering to preservation standards.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in conservation architecture, engineering, and other related fields to engage in a large-scale regeneration project. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that hold qualifications such as Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) accreditation or its equivalents are particularly well-positioned to compete. The framework agreement not only ensures a steady flow of work but also allows for potential collaborations with other engineering consultants, providing a comprehensive platform for firms aiming to expand their portfolios in public sector works focused on heritage and community development.

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Notice Title

Conservation Architect Design Team Framework Agreement

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council's (the Council) Growth Team are tasked with town centre regeneration across the North Lanarkshire geographic area. A programme to identify, purchase and reconfigure / repurpose town centres sites to primarily residential accommodation is ongoing however given the age and heritage of town centre buildings in North Lanarkshire, appropriate conservation of the buildings will be required. Additionally, The Council has an approved programme to deliver 5,000 new homes by 2035. The Councils New Supply Team is responsible for the delivery of this large- scale programme and its challenges, not least, the procurement of design consultants and contractors to build the houses to the required standard, within the timescale required and at a competitive cost. Accordingly, the Council intends to implement a framework agreement to enable appointment of multiple conservation architect consultants to lead a multi-disciplinary design team that includes (but not limited to) structural / civil engineers, quantity surveyors, and specialist surveyors as required (i.e., rot, asbestos, traffic, acoustic etc.) to provide a design for the conservation of selected buildings through the RIBA stages from 0 - 6. This approach should provide the Council with a direct route to market for future projects as and when they come to fruition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires the provision of Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) (or acceptable equivalent) conservation accredited architectural consultancy services associated with the design for the conversion of existing buildings and / or construction of new build housing including, but not limited to, the following areas: -Design and documentation services compatible with the RIBA plan of work 2020 stages 0 - 6 from initial feasibility through detailed design works; and -Contract administration services during site works and handover The properties / sites being pursued by the Council for regeneration are primarily, but not exclusively, listed buildings and therefore the Council is looking for a conservation accredited architect to lead a design team through various RIBA stages depending on project specific requirements. Additionally, the Framework Agreement may also require the provision of engineering consultancy services (sub-contracted as necessary) as required to complete the design for the conversion of existing buildings and / or construction of new build housing, specifically, but not limited to, the following disciplines: -Structural Engineer; -Civil Engineer; -M&E Engineer; -Acoustic Engineer; -Asbestos Surveyor; -Rot Surveyor; -Landscape Design; -Energy Consultancy; -Retrofitting Co-ordinator; and -Ecological Specialists (i.e. bat, invasive species etc.) Consultant's may also have the capability and capacity to fulfil the roles of contract administrator and principal designer in order to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate the pre-construction phase. This includes managing and mitigating any potential health and safety risks throughout the design process. Additional services as mutually agreed between the Council and Consultant may also be required. Consultant's must be able to provide all roles and services stated within a Call-Off Contract. The primary contractual relationship will sit with the Council and the appointed Consultant; however, collateral warranties agreement may be required between the Consultants and any third-party sub-contractor (s) to support the delivery of Services. Further information in regards to the scope of the Framework Agreement is detailed within condition 2.5 of the ITT document within the PCS-T System.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a total of 48 months (24 plus 12 plus 12). Following expiry of the Framework Agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681272
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453311
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71300000 - Engineering services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a total of 48 months (24 plus 12 plus 12). Following expiry of the Framework Agreement, the Council may elect to re-tender requirements.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

MAST Architects (MASTARCH Ltd)

Page \ Park Architects Ltd

Robert Potter and Partners LLP

Smith Scott Mullan Associates

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441913
    Conservation Architect Design Team Framework Agreement - North Lanarkshire Council's (the Council) Growth Team are tasked with town centre regeneration across the North Lanarkshire geographic area. A programme to identify, purchase and reconfigure / repurpose town centres sites to primarily residential accommodation is ongoing however given the age and heritage of town centre buildings in North Lanarkshire, appropriate conservation of the buildings will be required. Additionally, The Council has an approved programme to deliver 5,000 new homes by 2035. The Councils New Supply Team is responsible for the delivery of this large- scale programme and its challenges, not least, the procurement of design consultants and contractors to build the houses to the required standard, within the timescale required and at a competitive cost. Accordingly, the Council intends to implement a framework agreement to enable appointment of multiple conservation architect consultants to lead a multi-disciplinary design team that includes (but not limited to) structural / civil engineers, quantity surveyors, and specialist surveyors as required (i.e., rot, asbestos, traffic, acoustic etc.) to provide a design for the conservation of selected buildings through the RIBA stages from 0 - 6. This approach should provide the Council with a direct route to market for future projects as and when they come to fruition.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453311
    Conservation Architect Design Team Framework Agreement - North Lanarkshire Council's (the Council) Growth Team are tasked with town centre regeneration across the North Lanarkshire geographic area. A programme to identify, purchase and reconfigure / repurpose town centres sites to primarily residential accommodation is ongoing however given the age and heritage of town centre buildings in North Lanarkshire, appropriate conservation of the buildings will be required. Additionally, The Council has an approved programme to deliver 5,000 new homes by 2035. The Councils New Supply Team is responsible for the delivery of this large- scale programme and its challenges, not least, the procurement of design consultants and contractors to build the houses to the required standard, within the timescale required and at a competitive cost. Accordingly, the Council intends to implement a framework agreement to enable appointment of multiple conservation architect consultants to lead a multi-disciplinary design team that includes (but not limited to) structural / civil engineers, quantity surveyors, and specialist surveyors as required (i.e., rot, asbestos, traffic, acoustic etc.) to provide a design for the conservation of selected buildings through the RIBA stages from 0 - 6. This approach should provide the Council with a direct route to market for future projects as and when they come to fruition.

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