--- title: "SEND - Main Technical Advisor Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89c2fa9b-1ee3-4925-906b-60b3b338700f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89c2fa9b-1ee3-4925-906b-60b3b338700f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89c2fa9b-1ee3-4925-906b-60b3b338700f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89c2fa9b-1ee3-4925-906b-60b3b338700f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-07-27" --- # SEND - Main Technical Advisor Consultancy Services Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89c2fa9b-1ee3-4925-906b-60b3b338700f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89c2fa9b-1ee3-4925-906b-60b3b338700f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89c2fa9b-1ee3-4925-906b-60b3b338700f.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the provision of Main Technical Advisor Consultancy Services for the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project, initiated by Keele University, located in Staffordshire, West Midlands. Tenders are invited for this substantial consultancy requirement, with an expected value of £400,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 30th August 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st November 2017 and extend until 31st December 2022, covering various consultancy roles, including Technical Advisor and Health and Safety consultancy. This project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the 2014-2020 England Growth Programme. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy services within the infrastructure sector, particularly those with expertise in technical advisory, contract administration, cost consultancy, and health and safety aspects. Service providers that can demonstrate experience in managing large-scale consultancy projects and possess a robust understanding of the requirements set forth by educational or governmental institutions will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could bolster a company's portfolio and provide a platform for further projects funded by EU initiatives. ## Notice Tenders are invited from interested parties for the provision of the Main Technical Advisor Consultancy Services required to deliver the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) works contract. The works contract is due to commence on 1st November 2017. The University wish to appoint a single Service Provider to undertake all of the consultancy services needed for the SEND works contract as summarised in the paragraph immediately below: The Main Technical Advisor Consultancy Services commission covers the provision of the following roles: a. Technical Advisor. b. Contract Administration. c. Cost Consultancy. d. Health and Safety. The consultancy services required are fully detailed in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. The Service Provider will be required to cover all aspects of management and control of the consultancy services from the signing of the SEND works contract in November 2017 until the end of the defects period which is anticipated to be December 2022. The SEND works contractor will carry out both the design and build construction elements of the SEND project under a single-stage design and build contract. The works contract has an estimated value of PS7 million. The form of contract to be entered into with the contractor for the SEND works contract will be based on the FIDIC Silver Book First Edition 1999 as amended in accordance with the University's preferred contractual position. The SEND project (project reference code 32R16P00706) is part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Main Technical Advisor Consultancy Services required are also part funded by ERDF and BEIS. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. The SEND project (project reference code 32R16P00706) is part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Main Technical Advisor Consultancy Services required are also part funded by ERDF and BEIS. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of theEuropean Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e1aadc-79dc-4bac-ab00-e679027408cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 71356300 - Technical support services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services - 79994000 - Contract administration services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2017 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e1aadc-79dc-4bac-ab00-e679027408cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e1aadc-79dc-4bac-ab00-e679027408cf 27th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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