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title: "KU297. Clerk of Works - Building Services for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)"
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# KU297. Clerk of Works - Building Services for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-497be1df-f449-4f40-a964-97f7d8ba2f48

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Keele University acting as the contracting authority for the project titled "KU297. Clerk of Works - Building Services for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)". This tender is classified under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services and is located in Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 19th April 2021. The contract is expected to start on 3rd May 2021 and will have a duration extending until 15th April 2023. This open procedure is above the threshold, allowing multiple suppliers to participate in the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in building services and project monitoring. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong technical approach, quality management systems, and experienced personnel will be well-positioned to compete. Given the project's funding through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), firms familiar with public procurement and the requirements of such funding schemes may find added advantages in the bidding process.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the JCT Consultancy Clerk of Works - Building Services for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) project at Keele University. The University's Project Manager shall have oversight of this project and the University is currently identified as the Contract Administrator within the main build contract. The Clerk of Works - Building Services role is to provide the University with expertise to support, monitor and review the Building, Structure and Fabric elements of the project to be delivered by the Main Contractor under a JCT Design and Build Contract (2016). The role will require working with both the Estates and Development Project Manager and the Engineering Planning (Technical & Responsible Persons) Team to ensure successful completion of the project to the specified standards which will include statutory, industry and University requirements. The scope of services covers RIBA Stages 5, 6 & 7. This Specification for Clerk of Works - Mechanical Engineering Services for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) build should be read in conjunction with the Scope of Services document. The University is looking to appoint a single Service Provider by 3rd May 2021, which is the planned start date of the main works contractor. The Service contract will run until end of the Defects Liability Period of 12 months following the completion of the works contract. (PC Date 15th April 2022). Award Criteria The University shall identify the most economically advantageous tender in accordance with the criteria set out below. The maximum score available is 1000 marks, divided into 600 marks for Technical (Quality) and 400 marks for Commercial (Price). Technical (Quality) Evaluation The 600 marks for Technical (Quality) represent a maximum weighted score. This is broken down into a number of questions each of which have a weighting as indicated in Table A below. Table A Tender Question Weighting Maximum weighted Score 1. Approach and Methodology for Service Delivery 50 250 marks 2. Quality of Named Lead Individual(s) assigned to performing the contract 50 250 marks 3. Quality Management System 20 100 marks 600 marks Commercial (Price) Evaluation Tenderers are asked to submit a Total Tender Price (fixed price lump sum) whic... Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by Keele University at any time. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Funding Description The Clerk of Works - Building Services for Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) project at Keele University is part funded through a suite of secured funding including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme, and UK Government funding through the Getting Building Fund Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cdca96-e236-4a57-8fc2-692895b95185 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2021 - 15 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KEELE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cdca96-e236-4a57-8fc2-692895b95185
- 30 Mar 2021 at 14:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cdca96-e236-4a57-8fc2-692895b95185
- 30 Mar 2021 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cdca96-e236-4a57-8fc2-692895b95185
- 30 Mar 2021 at 14:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cdca96-e236-4a57-8fc2-692895b95185
- 30 Mar 2021 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cdca96-e236-4a57-8fc2-692895b95185

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cdca96-e236-4a57-8fc2-692895b95185
  30th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home

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