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# Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) - AWARD

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7306f434-29b0-45cd-b0f1-96e340ccb5db

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## Summary

The public procurement process is centred around Keele University, which is seeking tenders for the "Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)." This project, located in Staffordshire, West Midlands, falls under the building construction industry category, with a total estimated contract value of £9,875,000 excluding VAT. Currently, the procurement is at the Award stage, having been awarded on 8th March 2021, with the contract period commencing on 9th March 2021 and concluding on 20th May 2022. The selection was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically the restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in construction, architecture, and engineering services, who possess relevant expertise in delivering comprehensive design and build contracts. Companies that can showcase their approach and methodology, along with prior experience in similar projects, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in the market. As the project encompasses various aspects, including sound insulation consultancy, mechanical installations, and site preparation, businesses with diverse capabilities in these areas will be particularly advantageous in pursuing this contract.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7). The project will cover both the design and build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) under a single-stage design and build contract. The Contract for the Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) covers a total area of 2,696 m2 of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7). The estimated total value of the contract excluding VAT is PS9,875,000. The Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) is part funded through a suite of secured funding including Keele University, 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. Main reasons for decision not to subdivide contract into lots: Given the need for one main contractor to co-ordinate the delivery of the Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) covering all of the design services and construction works required to deliver the project, the contract has not been subdivided into lots. Section 2 of the ITT (Employer's Requirements - Tender Specification and Contract) gives detailed information on all of the works and services required to facilitate and deliver the Contract for the Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7). The Contractor will be required to carry out the works and services detailed in Section 2 of the ITT. Where the University wishes to accept one of the tenders submitted as part of this procurement process, the terms and conditions which will apply to the arrangement between the University and the Contractor is the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 as amended by the University as detailed in the document folder "20.0 Contract Amendments" (see the procurement documents). Tenderers must accept the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 as amended by the University as detailed in the document folder "20.0 Contract Amendments". Failure to meet this requirement will render your tender submission non-compliant. Award Criteria: Quality criterion - Name: Approach and Methodology for the delivery of the Contract for the Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) / Weighting: 150 marks Quality criterion - Name: Programme for the delivery of the Contract for the Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) / Weighting: 100 marks Quality criterion - Name: Relevant Experience and Expertise of key named individuals assigned to performing the Contract for the Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) / Weighting: 150 marks Quality criterion - Name: Quality Management - Contract for the Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) / Weighting: 100 marks Quality criterion - Name: Compliance with CDM Regulations - Contract for the Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) / Weighting: 100 marks Price - Weighting: 400 marks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e172d6d-3010-425a-9a66-70d1167be302 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 20 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,875,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,802,984 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOWMER & KIRKLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31712331 - Photovoltaic cells
- 39100000 - Furniture
- 42416100 - Lifts
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings
- 45232450 - Drainage construction works
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e172d6d-3010-425a-9a66-70d1167be302

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e172d6d-3010-425a-9a66-70d1167be302
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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