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# SCAH Interim Technical Services

Buyer: APHA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d6cbec1-a8d3-464a-8e80-bceabf8a5966

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded a contract for the "SCAH Interim Technical Services" to WSP UK Limited. The contract falls under the services category (CPV code: 71621000) and involves technical analysis and consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th April 2023, with a contract period starting on 24th April 2023 and ending on 23rd April 2024. The contract value is £4,994,555 in GBP. The location specified for delivery addresses is primarily in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in technical analysis and consultancy services, particularly those with extensive experience in ACDP 4 projects. The tender was awarded to WSP UK Limited, showcasing opportunities for SMEs in this sector. The procurement process, managed by APHA, aimed to secure the future of the Weybridge Science Campus, addressing key issues and gaps in project definition. The collaboration between the supplier and APHA/Defra demonstrates a focused approach towards achieving programme objectives within a 12-month timeline under NEC4 PSC terms.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), science estate in Weybridge, which forms part of DEFRA, was created in 1917 and provides the UK's primary capability for managing the extensive and continuously evolving threats posed by the spread of high risk diseases carried by animals. The purpose of the Science Capability in Animal Health (SCAH) programme is to secure the future of the Weybridge Science Campus. This internationally important site is the United Kingdom's (UK) main animal health science capability, which manages significant risks posed by animal diseases to human and animal health, it underpins UK economic activity and trade in Products of Animal Origin (POAO). DEFRA is undertaking a substantial works and refurbishment programme to upgrade the facilities at the Weybridge site. This contract is one of several that DEFRA intends to enter into with a range of suppliers in relation to the programme The contract has been awarded by way of a direct award under DEFRA's existing Engineering Delivery Framework (EDF) Agreement. The Supplier shall be required to quickly and efficiently gather all current site information, undertake targeted client interviews with APHA and Defra stakeholders and workshops with other team members, in order to understand the current programme thinking, key issues and gaps in definition, with a focus on those areas which present the greatest risk to cost, schedule and the programme objectives. It is essential that the supplier has the knowledge and expertise to work at pace to obtain an in depth knowledge and understanding of SCHA's site's infrastructure, constraints and opportunities, and has a full appreciation for the need to plan and manage client engagement, via clearly defined workshop and meeting objectives. It will also be critically important that the supplier manages the requirements, interfaces and change from the outset, at the same time as applying a 'one team' approach, working collaborative with APHA, Defra and the overall supply chain. A robust stakeholder management process shall be put in place by the Supplier, utilising digital tools such as DOORS tool, in order to capture, trace, analyse, optimise and manage changes in user requirements in accordance with the IPA's Project Routemap guidance. This process will culminate in an updated RIBA 1 Feasibility study report, produced by the Supplier, which will form the foundation of the RIBA 2 Concept design. Due to the nature of the site and its facilities, it is essential that the Supplier has extensive ACDP 4 experience. The programme for delivery of the services is to be agreed in accordance with the applicable NEC4 PSC terms. The parties are targeting completion of all services within a 12 month period. However, if PBC Submission Support services are required and cannot be timetabled within an initial 12 months, services may be provided for a further period, estimated at 3 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce3035c-f3bd-400d-a3e1-c911df7f41a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,994,555 |
| 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 | APHA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce3035c-f3bd-400d-a3e1-c911df7f41a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ce3035c-f3bd-400d-a3e1-c911df7f41a2
  4th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bdf2699-c5b7-4514-b8da-1020aaf73816
  Contract Data Part 1 2 - v1 WSP Final Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6664151b-d2bc-42b0-b4ff-95009cacb308
  Task Order Proposal - WSP UK Limited Lot 6 (interim appointment) Final for signing redacted

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