--- title: "Hawkshead Campus Redevelopment - Main Contractor Appointment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5dfc5590-04d3-4747-bedf-f121c4ee5b5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5dfc5590-04d3-4747-bedf-f121c4ee5b5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dfc5590-04d3-4747-bedf-f121c4ee5b5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dfc5590-04d3-4747-bedf-f121c4ee5b5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE" published: "2019-01-28" --- # Hawkshead Campus Redevelopment - Main Contractor Appointment Buyer: THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dfc5590-04d3-4747-bedf-f121c4ee5b5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5dfc5590-04d3-4747-bedf-f121c4ee5b5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dfc5590-04d3-4747-bedf-f121c4ee5b5b.json) ## Summary The Royal Veterinary College is currently seeking a main contractor for its significant Hawkshead Campus Redevelopment project, which is primarily focused on building construction work. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the closing date for submitting responses set for 22nd February 2019. This ambitious project aims to enhance the College's facilities, including a new lecture theatre, teaching and research spaces, and the refurbishment of existing areas. The anticipated value of this contract is approximately £25 million, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st July 2019 and run until 30th May 2021. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those skilled in educational infrastructure projects. Companies experienced in delivering large-scale building works, including project management and modern construction techniques, would be ideally positioned to compete. Additionally, as this is a restricted procedure, there may be a focused pool of competitors which can facilitate a more targeted bidding strategy for interested contractors. ## Notice The College has embarked upon a significant project to expand and develop the heart of its Hawkshead Campus. A Planning Application for the proposed development was submitted in November 2018 and due to be determined in early 2019. The project will deliver a number of world leading facilities that will enhance the College's reputation. The proposed development comprises the replacement of a number of outmoded buildings dating from the 1960s. A 'Hub' of new spaces will be created connecting to two existing modern buildings. These new spaces will include; a 430 seat dividable lecture theatre; teaching spaces; library - social learning space; category 2 research laboratories and staff offices. The total anticipated new build area is in the region is 6600 sq/m, with repurposing of the main entrance area and the reconfiguration of the existing cafe space. The College has advertised the project on the OJEU site and the object of this procurement is to procure and appoint a Main Contractor, who will deliver the project alongside the College and other Professional Team Members. The College anticipates conducting the procurement in accordance with the timetable below but it reserves the right to vary key dates should it choose to do so. Date Milestones & Activities 18th Jan 2018 Submit OJEU notice for publication along with procurement documents 5th Feb Jan 2019 Deadline for Candidates to submit clarification questions about the SQ 22nd Feb 2019 Closing date for receipt of SQ responses 25th Feb 2019 Start of SQ evaluation period15th March 2019 Completion of SQ evaluation and notification to short-listed & unsuccessful Candidates 15 April 2019 Issue ITT to short listed Candidates 7 June 2019 Deadline for return of tenders 17 June 2019 Complete Evaluation of tenders 18 June 2019 Notification of Contract award decision 28 June 2019 Expiry of 10 day standstill period July 19 Enter into Contract - Letter of Intent Procurement Documents In connection with this procurement the College has published the following procurement and contract documentation: * Selections Questionnaire - SQ, (Appendix 1) * SQ - Evaluation Methodology, (Appendix 2) * Proposed Amendments to JCT Standard Building Contract 2016 without quantities * Proposed JCT sub-contractor warranty and JCT bond, parent company guarantee * Proposed Project Contract Preliminaries * RIBA Stage 3 - Architectural Design Information * RIBA Stage 3 - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design Information * RIBA Stage 3 - Civil and Structural Engineering Design Information 5.2 These documents can be downloaded at this site www.rvc.ac.uk/ojeu ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd468eba-adae-43e7-b1ae-a99e42c1b64e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | 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 | THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE | | Locality | HATFIELD | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL9 7TA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield | | Electoral ward | Welham Green and Hatfield South | | Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work ## Release History - 28 Jan 2019 at 16:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd468eba-adae-43e7-b1ae-a99e42c1b64e - 25 Jan 2019 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd468eba-adae-43e7-b1ae-a99e42c1b64e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd468eba-adae-43e7-b1ae-a99e42c1b64e 28th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f84fe14a-c66d-4bd9-bd2c-c8cd39e63817 - https://ted.europa.eu/TED/notice/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:27825-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Notice URLs - http://www.rvc.ac.uk/ojeu ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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