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title: "Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)"
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# Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f30c6541-5152-4932-be82-1ed490dc63bd

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## Summary

The tender titled "Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7)" is being issued by Keele University, located in Staffordshire, West Midlands. This project falls under the building construction industry category and features a total contract value of approximately £9,875,000, excluding VAT. Currently at the 'Tender' stage, submissions are due by 16 September 2020. The work entails the design and build of a 2,696 m² facility under a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure due to the project’s complexity and funding from the European Regional Development Fund as part of the Growth Programme.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in construction, architectural design, and engineering services. Companies with the capacity to manage large-scale projects, particularly those with an average annual turnover of at least £19,000,000 or those that can join teams as a consortium, are encouraged to apply. Additionally, firms well-versed in compliance with regulatory requirements, such as CDM Regulations, will find this tender especially relevant. Engaging in this contract can enhance their portfolio through collaboration with an established institution like Keele University.

## 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 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 will be subject to a financial assessment to evidence that they have an acceptable level of financial standing to deliver a contract of the size and level of complexity of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7). As part of this assessment, Tenderers will be required to provide evidence to demonstrate that the Tenderers average annual turnover over the previous three financial years was at least PS19,000,000 (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 a Creditsafe credit report assessment in respect of the Tenderer. Tenderers may be excluded from the process where their Creditsafe Credit Rating is 29 out of 100 or below. The Selection Questionnaire ("SQ") comprising of the PAS 91: 2013 + A1: 2017 Questionnaire and Additional Questions is issued with a draft Invitation to Tender ("ITT") document as part of this procurement procedure's suite of procurement documents covering the Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7). Interested parties are required to complete the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and return this before the SQ deadline. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description The Design and Build of Innovation Centre 7 (IC7) is part funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576cba7e-a69d-46af-b49f-8acc3d35c647 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2021 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,875,000 |
| 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

- 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

- 17 Aug 2020 at 08:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576cba7e-a69d-46af-b49f-8acc3d35c647

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576cba7e-a69d-46af-b49f-8acc3d35c647
  17th August 2020 - 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

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