--- title: "Design and Build of the Central Science Laboratories (CSL)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7c38f8a-ddee-4013-bbcd-f9647488cbcc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7c38f8a-ddee-4013-bbcd-f9647488cbcc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7c38f8a-ddee-4013-bbcd-f9647488cbcc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7c38f8a-ddee-4013-bbcd-f9647488cbcc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-02-13" --- # Design and Build of the Central Science Laboratories (CSL) Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7c38f8a-ddee-4013-bbcd-f9647488cbcc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7c38f8a-ddee-4013-bbcd-f9647488cbcc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7c38f8a-ddee-4013-bbcd-f9647488cbcc.json) ## Summary Keele University is inviting tenders for the "Design and Build of the Central Science Laboratories (CSL)" project, which falls under the construction industry, specifically focused on laboratory building construction work. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with submissions due by 7th March 2017. This project aims to create a new building on the Keele University campus located in Staffordshire, UK, with an estimated contract value of £13 million. The selected contractor will need to comply with a single-stage design and build contract using the NEC3 Engineering and Construction contract. The anticipated contract duration extends from 16th June 2017 to 3rd June 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and related services, particularly those experienced in educational facility projects. Construction firms capable of delivering laboratory infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project is part of Keele University's strategic growth plans for its Faculty of Natural Sciences, creating potential for contractors to establish a lasting relationship with the institution while contributing to impactful educational facilities. ## Notice The Central Science Laboratories (CSL) project consists of a major new build adjoining the existing Lennard Jones Building. This will provide an enhanced teaching facility consisting of specialist multi-functional teaching laboratories, IT provision and increased learning space to support student growth within the sciences. The works will be procured under a single stage design and build contract. The design team will be novated to the successful main contractor on appointment. The Form of Contract to be utilised will be the NEC3 Engineering and Construction contract as will be amended by the University as specified in the procurement documents. Tenderers are invited to submit variant bids. Any Tenderer submitting a variant bid is also required to submit a compliant bid. The minimum requirements to be met by the variants and any specific requirements for the presentation of an offer which contains variants are stated in the procurement documents. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers will remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderers in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence direct or indirect of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. The University reserves the right at any time to: i) reject any or all responses and to cancel or withdraw this procurement at any stage; ii) award a contract without prior notice; iii) change the basis, the procedures and the timescales set out or referred to within the procurement documents; iv) require a bidder to clarify any submissions in writing and/or provide additional information (failure to respond adequately may result in disqualification); v) terminate the procurement process; and vi) amend the terms and conditions of the selection and evaluation process. Tenderers will be subject to a financial assessment to evidence that they have an acceptable level of financial standing to deliver a contract of the Central Science Laboratories (CSL's) size and complexity. As part of this assessment, Tenderers will be required to evidence that their average annual turnover over the previous three financial years was at least 26 000 000 GBP (noting that, where a Tenderer is bidding as a consortium, this threshold shall apply in the aggregate to the consortium members as a whole, provided that the lead consortium member's average annual turnover over the last three years meets or exceeds 70 % of the requirement). In conjunction with the above, the University will undertake an N2 Check credit report in respect of the Tenderer. Tenderers may be excluded from the process where their credit score is 40 or below out of 100. For the avoidance of doubt, the contract duration expressed in Section II.2.7 (of the Contract Notice) indicates the anticipated build programme of the Central Science Laboratories (CSL) only (ie 23 months). This includes sectional completions. Tenderers should note that following taking over the whole of the works, there will be a period of post-completion testing. There will also be defects obligations, followed by typical latent defects obligations on the Contractor (potentially lasting for up to 12 years following such 'taking over', in accordance with usual latent defects obligations under building contracts executed as deeds). Delivery Notes Tenders are invited from interested parties for the design and build of the Central Science Laboratories (CSL) under a single-stage design and build contract. The proposal is to create a new building at the heart of campus to house the majority of Science undergraduate and postgraduate laboratory-based teaching within the Faculty of Natural Sciences and the School of Pharmacy. The project includes: i. Enabling works including the re-routing of external M&E infrastructure. ii. Demolition to a number of small external structures. iii. Minor works within the existing Lennard Jones building arising as a result of the new build. This consists of M&E modifications/additions and asbestos removal. iv. New Build Central Science Laboratory. This project is a cornerstone of the strategic growth plans of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and will be transformative, developing the estate to meet the future long-term academic needs, both education and research of the University. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db764562-3944-4058-8592-00cc4ee7ef49 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jun 2017 - 3 Jun 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,000,000 | | 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work - 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work - 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research - 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings - 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works - 45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work - 45350000 - Mechanical installations ## Release History - 13 Feb 2017 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db764562-3944-4058-8592-00cc4ee7ef49 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db764562-3944-4058-8592-00cc4ee7ef49 14th February 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 - https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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