--- title: "2097 Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of the new Library at De Montfort University *RESTRICTED PROCEDURE*" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6830388-961f-4ba1-bc65-04599f1dab47" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6830388-961f-4ba1-bc65-04599f1dab47" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6830388-961f-4ba1-bc65-04599f1dab47.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6830388-961f-4ba1-bc65-04599f1dab47.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-09-13" --- # 2097 Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of the new Library at De Montfort University *RESTRICTED PROCEDURE* Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6830388-961f-4ba1-bc65-04599f1dab47 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6830388-961f-4ba1-bc65-04599f1dab47) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6830388-961f-4ba1-bc65-04599f1dab47.json) ## Summary De Montfort University is seeking a Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of the new Library through a selective procurement method known as the Restricted Procedure. The contract period is set to begin on December 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2027. The tender deadline is September 28, 2023, with the project located in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom, under the architectural design services category. This opportunity to lead the design of a new library at De Montfort University is suitable for businesses with experience in Higher Education development on large capital projects. Engaging in this tender process could enable design firms with relevant expertise to contribute to creating a modern learning environment. Businesses specialising in architectural design services, particularly those with experience in large-scale educational projects, are encouraged to apply for this prestigious opportunity. ## Notice De Montfort University (DMU) has an ambition to develop a new library experience estimated at PS30m (construction cost) - DMU are planning an ambitious reimagining that will support a diverse student body and which will facilitate new forms of research and learning. A new library extension and redesign of the current space, including thermal improvements will help create the conditions for success for our students and faculty, and establish a model for a next generation library. To support this project, DMU requires a Lead and Principal Designer / Architect and the appointment of all design subconsultants (e.g., structural engineer, services engineer, fire engineer, acoustic engineer, interior designers, landscape design and commissioning of surveys - note this list is not exhaustive) for the re-development of the new Library at this stage only. Key desirable is a Lead and Principal Designer/Architect who has led and procured a design team, and must have experience in Higher Education development on large capital projects of circa PS30m+ in Construction Value. De Montfort University (DMU) is conducting this procurement using the Restricted Procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) (PCR 2015), for the purpose of procuring a Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of the new Library. This procurement follows on from a Prior Information Notice published on Find a Tender service (PIN ref 2023/S 000-026118). The proposed requirements are described in the DMU Tender and Highlevel Project Vision (see doc D1 of tender pack). This is a two-stage competitive procedure. The first stage is through the completion of the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) document. Tenderers will be shortlisted following this stage. The second stage is an Invitation to Tender (ITT). Only tenderers who are successful in being shortlisted at the first stage will be invited to this stage. The SQ and associated tender documents, along with information relating to award criteria, evaluation and specification can be found within our tender pack for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb64c677-2f10-42e9-aeed-fab3cfa5b6b1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 13 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2023 at 22:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb64c677-2f10-42e9-aeed-fab3cfa5b6b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb64c677-2f10-42e9-aeed-fab3cfa5b6b1 13th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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