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title: "Vaux Building 2 (The Public Sector Hub)"
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# Vaux Building 2 (The Public Sector Hub)

Buyer: SIGLION DEVELOPMENTS LLP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff85e3b5-de63-468b-930e-047fa20e8e4c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Vaux Building 2 project, overseen by Siglion Developments LLP, is aimed at establishing a new public sector hub in Sunderland. The tender, titled "Vaux Building 2 (The Public Sector Hub)," involves the design and construction of a significant office development covering approximately 190,000 sq. ft. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having concluded on 21st October 2019, and the construction is scheduled to commence in September 2019, with completion targeted for 31st January 2021. This project falls under the construction industry and has a total contract value of £41,929,479, utilising a selective procurement method under the restricted procedure. 

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations in the construction and architectural sectors, particularly those with experience in civic centre and office block construction. The project seeks capable contractors that can deliver sustainable building solutions adhering to the 'WELL Building' design principles. Companies skilled in engineering and construction works, as well as architectural design, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the collaboration of multiple public and private stakeholders, successful bidders will be positioned to contribute to a flagship project in the North East of England, potentially leading to further work in the region.

## Notice

Siglion Developments LLP ""Siglion") is seeking to appoint a capable contractor to carry out the design and construction of a proposed circa 190,000 sq.ft public sector hub office development, together with associated external works including completion of the spine road, as part of the redevelopment of the of the former Vaux Brewery site in Sunderland ("the Project"). The Vaux site is a vacant brownfield site located on the south bank of the River Wear in the centre of the city. The Project will include the new civic offices of Sunderland City Council("the Council") together with additional office space for occupation by other public and private sector bodies. The Project will include the delivery of approximately approximately152,000sqft net internal area office space plus ancillary ground floor accommodation across two identified plots within the existing Vaux Masterplan (plots13 & 14). The building has to be able to respond to the parameters defined within the Vaux Masterplan in terms of active frontage, servicing and footprint and be responsible for a sustainable approach. The proposed building will make use of the varying site levels at ground floor and offer an appropriate civic outward elevation facing the city. The building is to be designed with a 'WELL Building' approach. The programme is a key driver in the delivery of the project. The Project will be tendered on RIBA Stage 4a information prepared by the appointed design team. The Architect and Structural/Civil Engineer, will be novated to the successful contractor on the award of the proposed works contract. Further information about the Project can be found in the planning application documents for the Project (Ref: 19/00188/FU4) which are available for inspection on the Council's website: https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PMEBTIBBLK100&activeTab=summary Fixtures, fittings and equipment may be included within this contract. Additional information: Details and criteria for selecting those to be invited to tender are set out in the Selection Questionnaire Information and Instructions. The objective criteria include those as envisaged by Regulations 57 and 58 of 3 / 5 the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It is intended to invite a minimum of five candidates to tender for the proposed contract in accordance with this selection process as referred to above. Subject to the grant of planning approval, it is anticipated that the works will commence in September 2019 and sectional completion of the first phase of the Project will be achieved by 31st January 2021 to enable occupation by one of the Council's prospective tenants

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c6f3ca0-6b0d-4e3e-9430-49c49433b5b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 2 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,929,479 |
| 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 | SIGLION DEVELOPMENTS LLP |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOWMER & KIRKLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45213150 - Office block construction work
- 45215222 - Civic centre construction work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c6f3ca0-6b0d-4e3e-9430-49c49433b5b8
- 26 Feb 2019 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f9aa749-85f9-49a1-a07a-fd6e1ca65eb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c6f3ca0-6b0d-4e3e-9430-49c49433b5b8
  21st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f9aa749-85f9-49a1-a07a-fd6e1ca65eb0
  26th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PMEBTIBBLK100&activeTab=summary

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