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title: "GB-Leicester: Provision of a Lead Consultant, Architect-led, Multi-disciplinary Design Team for RIBA Stages 4 - 7 To deliver The Innovation Hub"
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# GB-Leicester: Provision of a Lead Consultant, Architect-led, Multi-disciplinary Design Team for RIBA Stages 4 - 7 To deliver The Innovation Hub

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f75dc32d-1a40-4b2f-b2f9-b73b87073f4e

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is currently undertaking an open tender process for the provision of a Lead Consultant to establish a multi-disciplinary design team for the refurbishment and alterations required to create an Innovation Hub. This project is classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with a planned contract period from 17 March 2017 to 1 August 2017. The tender period concludes on 24 February 2017, and the estimated total value of the contract is £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. The work will be located in Leicester, East Midlands, UK, and is subject to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) criteria for funding.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the architectural and engineering sectors, particularly those with experience in multi-disciplinary design projects. Businesses specialising in services such as architecture, civil and structural engineering, and building services engineering are encouraged to submit proposals, as the University seeks qualified professionals to deliver comprehensive design services. Interested consultants must sign a non-disclosure agreement to access essential project documentation, ensuring that they are well-prepared to meet project requirements and ERDF specifications.

## Notice

The University of Leicester is seeking fee proposals from suitably qualified and experienced multi-disciplinary design teams for delivering RIBA Stage 4-7 concerning the refurbishment and alternations required to create an outstanding Business Innovation Hub. The University is seeking a Lead Consultant to deliver a Multidisciplinary team (to include Architect, Building Services Engineer, Civil and Structural Engineer, and Principal Designer as standard; Acoustic Engineers, and Fire Consultants if deemed necessary), together with a range of specialist property and construction professional, managerial and administrative functions, including the necessary administrative support and resources. This procurement process is an openly advertised procedure, which is advertised on the University's electronic tendering portal (Delta E-Sourcing) and Contract Finder as required within the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This appointment is subject to a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant and is dependent on receiving funding. To date; the project has already achieved RIBA Stage 3. This tender exercise is to meet the ERDF criteria for the appointment of Design Team going forward. The drawings and cost report submitted to the DCLG, the ERDF Managing Authority as part of the funding bid will be made available to tendering consultants on request. Consultants must accept and sign the non-disclosure agreement, and send via Delta e-sourcing tool, to gain access to the drawings and cost report. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c654ed21-6c27-4333-bf65-94beba381f33 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2017 - 1 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE7 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Rothley Brook |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c654ed21-6c27-4333-bf65-94beba381f33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c654ed21-6c27-4333-bf65-94beba381f33
  30th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leicester:-Provision-of-a-Lead-Consultant%2C-Architect-led%2C-Multi-disciplinary-Design-Team-for-RIBA-Stages-4-%E2%80%93-7-To-deliver--The-Innovation-Hub/ZCJ33XDN27
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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