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title: "(NU1517) Design Team Services for Merz Court Biofuel CHP Project"
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# (NU1517) Design Team Services for Merz Court Biofuel CHP Project

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c3b2f02-f280-4d77-9c22-35129e78b7ca

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Newcastle University, which sought a design team for the Merz Court Biofuel CHP Project, classified under architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. The tender, identified as (NU1517), initiated on August 9, 2019, following a tender period that concluded on August 2, 2019. This project has a total value of £100,000 and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period extends from August 10, 2019, to April 1, 2020, and the procurement method used for this appointment was a type classified as "Other." The award of the contract to JH Partners Ltd was published on November 22, 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and design service sectors, particularly those specialising in mechanical and electrical design, project management, and related services. As Newcastle University encourages participation from SMEs, smaller firms with relevant expertise would be well positioned to compete for similar contracts, benefitting from the experience gained through involvement in university projects and expanding their portfolio within the education and public sector industries.

## Notice

This appointment is for a project team to produce a design for Merz Court Biofuel CHP Project to RIBA stage 1 the end of stage 3. Stages 4 - 7 will require further University approval prior to appointment. A design team shall be appointed to conduct a complete detailed design service which shall include the following- * Mechanical and Electrical Design Optional fees shall be included for any other service the team feel are required or would benefit the project. Project management, cost management and CDM PD will be provided in house by the Estates Support Service. The appointed design team shall analyse the existing heat network currently served from Merz court using a dynamic thermal model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09dfb63b-abd7-4bb2-b55c-2e799facf495 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2019 - 1 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,170 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JH PARTTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2019 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09dfb63b-abd7-4bb2-b55c-2e799facf495

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09dfb63b-abd7-4bb2-b55c-2e799facf495
  22nd November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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