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title: "Principal Designer (Projects of Value Over PS4.0m)"
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# Principal Designer (Projects of Value Over PS4.0m)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d294b02-7017-4845-b7f3-6389e8070028

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the role of Principal Designer for projects valued over £4.0 million, classified under risk or hazard assessment for construction. This tender is currently in the planning stage as a selective procurement process using a restricted procedure. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submission of the Selection Questionnaire is 22nd December 2017, with clarifications due by 18th December 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 11th June 2018 and run until 10th June 2022, with the opportunity based in Yorkshire and the Humber, England.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in construction safety and risk assessment services, particularly those with experience in health and safety regulations and environmental impact assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is designed to foster competition within the industry. With the potential value of the contract at £300,000, businesses that excel in providing consultancy services in construction will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities.

## Notice

The contract for Principal Designer under the framework agreement requires the consultant to perform the role of the principal designer in relation to projects as defined by and in accordance with the CDM Regulations. Provide any necessary information or instructions relating to health or safety which is within their control, and assist the Client to provide any necessary information or instructions which is within the Client's control, as soon as is practicable and in a comprehensible form. The 1794/MR Principal Designer (Project Value of Over PS4.0m) contract forms one of the construction related Consultancy Services on the University of Sheffield Consultancy Framework 2018 - 2022. The contracts on the framework will be awarded independently of each other, and there is no requirement for any tenderer expressing an interest in 1794/MR Principal Designer (Project Value of Over PS4.0m) to express an interest in any other of the contracts forming the University of Sheffield Consultancy framework 2018 - 2022. Likewise, tenderers requesting an expression of interest in 1794/MR Principal Designer (Project Value of Over PS4.0m) will not be excluded from expressing an interest in any other contract forming the University of Sheffield Consultancy Framework 2018 - 2022. All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is a restricted 2 stage tender exercise. The SQ can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of clarifications: Monday 18th December 2017 at 12.00 noon (UK time). Closing date for receipt of Selection Questionnaire (SQ): Friday 22nd December 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: in-tend e-procurement portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield All requests for tender documentation, submissions, communications and clarifications must be via in-tend e-portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ac9360-e439-476b-83ce-648e7b04f4de |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2018 - 10 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
- 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2017 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ac9360-e439-476b-83ce-648e7b04f4de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ac9360-e439-476b-83ce-648e7b04f4de
  7th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

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