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title: "SCAH Programme - Design Work"
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# SCAH Programme - Design Work

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d111a90-905a-4108-a23d-fbc1c52de3b1

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is overseeing the public procurement for the "SCAH Programme - Design Work," which falls under the designs industry category. The contract, valued at £187,290, aims to develop design specifications for buildings 950 and 951 with deliverables due by 29 April 2020. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 19 December 2019. The project is based in London, and the selected supplier for this contract is Merrick & CO.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for architectural and design firms, particularly those with expertise in laboratory building designs, to expand their business portfolio. Companies specialising in workspace planning, structural design, and those who can engage effectively with clients and stakeholders will be well positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The direct procurement method suggests that the buying organisation is seeking specific expertise, enabling niche firms to demonstrate their capabilities effectively.

## Notice

Merrick will progress the design of building 950 and 951, taking account of the proposed future use of the Stewart Stockman Building and ongoing engagement with the Local Planning Authority. The design will define building massing, location and features such as indicative chimneystacks, energy centres etc. The production of a Strategic Basis of Design ("BOD") will be used to develop client knowledge, further inform stakeholders and provide a robust Client Brief for the engagement of Specialist Design Teams and Principle Contractors during 2020/21. This process must include scheduled engagement with APHA and Defra users through the SCAH team and appointed Project Manager. The design of 950 and 951 should respond to the V17 of the User Requirement Brief ("URB"); the author, WSP, will provide ongoing support, interpretation and knowledge-transfer to Merrick where required. Deliverables (due in time to be included and appended to the Client Brief) 1. The development of a BOD up to RIBA 1; this will include, but not be limited to, the following: a. A RIBA 1 schematic design for the proposed in-vivo (950) and in-vitro (951) laboratory facilities, taking account of the proposed future use of Stewart Stockman Building (SSB). b. Review, develop and validate the brief for building 950 (in-vivo), engaging industry-best practice and benchmarking reviews with laboratory planners and other specialists. This includes the ongoing and proposed future use of Coombelands and Grange Livestock Facilities and other supporting functions. This includes (a) internal floor layouts, (b) departmental/function adjacencies, (c) options on stacking arrangements, (d) opportunities for consolidated support functions, (e) review net:gross ratios, (f) assumptions on space allocation and (g) innovation and efficiency opportunities. c. Review, develop and validate the brief for building 951 (in-vitro), taking account of the potential future use(s) of SSB and engaging industry-best practice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6532d105-a9a4-481c-912c-3643aa957f50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 29 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,290 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,290 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1P 3RJ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 22314000 - Designs
- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2020 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6532d105-a9a4-481c-912c-3643aa957f50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6532d105-a9a4-481c-912c-3643aa957f50
  21st April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b5b88da-2bf6-4fc5-99c3-7160bf6ba4ad
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