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title: "CON19013 - BAS AIMP Phase 2 and Future Phases: Design and Build Construction Services Contract"
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# CON19013 - BAS AIMP Phase 2 and Future Phases: Design and Build Construction Services Contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b514

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for the contract titled "CON19013 - BAS AIMP Phase 2 and Future Phases: Design and Build Construction Services Contract," which falls under the construction industry category. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a significant project value estimated at £500 million, following a completion date of 23 April 2021. The contract, which aims to support construction projects at the British Antarctic Survey's (BAS) research stations, is managed through the open procurement method via the Delta eSourcing Portal. This framework agreement is set for a period of 10 years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for construction and engineering firms, particularly those with experience in design and build services, including runway refurbishment and sustainable energy projects. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in collaboration with public entities and adhere to the stringent regulations of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 are well-suited to compete. Given the breadth of projects outlined in the tender, companies that can deliver innovative solutions in diverse locations, especially in challenging environments like Antarctica, will be particularly competitive.

## Notice

BAS is an institute of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) which is an executive non-departmental public body funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). BAS also provides the UK presence in the British Antarctic Territory; a role BAS undertakes on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Both NERC and BAS form a part of the UKRI. The tender is for the procurement of a supplier to provide design and build support to BAS (the Client) in the delivery of a wide range of construction projects required to support BAS' operations and science delivery at the five research stations. The framework agreement is for a period of 10 years. The supplier shall be appointed under an NEC4 framework contract. Individual time charge orders and work orders will be contracted under suitable NEC contracts, for example PSSC for design works, and ECC for construction works. See Section I.3) for access to procurement documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), wishes to establish a framework agreement for construction partner services for the Antarctic infrastructure modernisation programme (AIMP) future phases. UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the 'Regulations'). This is a works framework agreement being procured under the open OJEU procedure regulations. The tender is for the procurement of a supplier to provide design and build support to BAS (the Client) in the delivery of a wide range of construction projects required to support BAS' operations and science delivery at the five research stations. The framework agreement is for a period of 10 years. The contracting authority shall be UKRI. The supplier shall be appointed under an NEC4 framework contract. Individual time charge orders and work orders will be contracted under suitable NEC contracts, for example PSSC for design works, and ECC for construction works. UKRI/NERC/BAS have appointed a technical advisor (TA), Ramboll, on a 10 years framework agreement arrangement to provide technical, environmental, cost and commercial advisory services to the AIMP. The supplier will be working in a collaborative partnership with UKRI/NERC/BAS and the Technical Advisor (TA) to deliver the AIMP. There is no contractual relationship between the TA and the supplier. The full scope of projects that shall be undertaken during the framework agreement period is not known, and therefore no guarantee can be given as to the actual amount or type of work that may be ordered during the framework contract period. However, a series of potential projects have been identified and, subject to confirmation of funding, may require design and build services by the supplier. These include: Phase 2 Tranche 1 * Rothera runway refurbishment and possible extension; * Hangar upgrade or replacement; * Energy efficiency, renewables and sustainability projects proof of concept. Phase 2 Tranche 2 * Rothera new accommodation block; * Upgrade Rothera waste management facility; * Energy efficiency, renewables and sustainability projects (Phase 1). Phase 2 Tranche 3 * King Edward Point master planning, upgrade and replacement (Phase 1); * Signy master planning, upgrade and replacement; * Energy efficiency, renewables and sustainability projects (Phase 2). Phase 3 * East Station replacement; * Rothera new marine facility; * King Edward Point upgrade and replacement (Phase 2); * Bird Island master planning, upgrade and replacement. Others * Site services upgrade; * Rothera Point operational improvements; * Halley VI decommissioning and replacement; * New build fuel storage (various locations); * Rothera site services upgrade; * Rothera operational improvements; * Various demolition works. Given the wide-ranging nature of the projects identified to date, it is essential that the Supplier shall be able to provide a broad scope of work services. A brief summary of the requirements has been provided above, please ensure you review all additional appendices for full details of this framework agreement. All additional appendices can be found in the stage one: overview section of the Delta eSourcing Portal. See Section I.3) for access to procurement documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011682-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAM NUTTALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45235200 - Runway construction works
- 45241500 - Wharf construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011682-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:435802-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com

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