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title: "Lowestoft Town Investment Plan Dynamic Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03175d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-15"
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# Lowestoft Town Investment Plan Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03175d

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## Summary

The East Suffolk Council is undertaking a procurement process for the "Lowestoft Town Investment Plan Dynamic Purchasing System," focusing on construction work. This planned tender is part of a broader initiative aimed at significant development and investment in Lowestoft over the next decade, with an estimated budget of £150 million. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 17 March 2022. Providers interested in this procurement can participate in various lots, including architectural services, consultancy services, and construction works, covering values from less than £500,000 to over £5 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in architectural, engineering, and construction services. Companies of all sizes—from local firms to national contractors—can benefit, particularly those offering expertise in project management, environmental consultancy, and various specialist support services. By participating in this Dynamic Purchasing System, businesses can gain access to multiple projects over the coming years, enhancing their portfolio and capability within the rapidly developing Lowestoft area.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council is intending to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System to run tenders resulting from the Lowestoft Town Investment Plan, which sets out ambitious plans for future development and investment in Lowestoft over the next 10 years. It is intended that the scope of the DPS will cover architectural and design services, specialist services relating to works (such as Quantity Surveyors), surveys and studies, consultancy and works contracts. Pre-qualified providers will be able to see all advertised projects in a lot and can decide whether to submit a tender response. Projects on all lots are anticipated to be of varying sizes to provide work for large and small, local and national providers simultaneously.Interested potential providers are invited to join a market engagement event on Thursday 17 March 2022 at 10am via Microsoft Teams by emailing procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk and requesting an invite.

### Lot Information

Architectural and Design Services

Provision of Architectural and Design Services from initial concept designs through RIBA stages 0-7. Architectural services will include principal designer role as required by CDM Regulations 2015. Providers should expect to provide project management as specified in either NEC or JCT construction contracts as applicable.Services may include but are not limited to:Concept workDesign workArchitects including both commercial and residential needsLandscape/public realm architectsConservation architects

Specialist Support Services for Works Contracts

Services required may cover (but is not limited to) expertise provided throughout the duration of a works contract, supporting the authority's officers in development and management of works contract to practical completion.Services may include but are not limited to:Quantity SurveyorsEmployers AgentClerk of WorksCost ConsultantsM&E EngineerStructural EngineerCivil EngineerContract Administrator

Surveys and Studies

Work should cover (but is not limited to) expertise provided on a temporary basis, engaging with all relevant stakeholders to deliver efficiencies or improvements in service or value in assets, producing technical and specialist studies, providing specialist professional advice.Appointed for individual services:Environment/ecology specialistsEPC assessorTopographic/measured surveyorsAsbestos Surveyor

Consultancy Services

Work should cover but is not limited to expertise, provided on a temporary basis, engaging with all relevant stakeholders to deliver efficiencies or improvements in service, or value in assets (including physical, financial or personnel).Services may include but are not limited to:Master-planning consultantsDevelopment supportEnergy services consultancyEconomic planning consultancyCultural and leisure consultancyLand valuation consultantsFeasibility StudiesViability Studies

Works with a contract value of less than PS500,000

The works covered by this lot are defined as having an estimated contract value of less than PS500,000. These works may include (but are not limited to):Repairs to buildings including refurbishment and re-purposingRestoration or conservation workPublic access (ramps, steps, footpaths, etc) and amenity structuresMinor Design and Build work LandscapingPublic realm (including play equipment, outside gyms etc.)Minor construction worksDemolition

Works with a contract value over PS500,000 but less than PS1.5 million

The works covered by this lot are defined as having an estimated contract value as over PS500,000 but not exceeding PS1.5 million. These works may include (but are not limited to):Repairs to buildings including refurbishment and re-purposingRestoration or conservation workConstructionDesign and Build work Landscaping and Public RealmDemolitionHousing developments

Works with a contract value over PS1.5 million but less than PS5 million

The works covered by this lot are defined as having an estimated contract value over PS1.5 million but not exceeding PS5 million. These works may include (but are not limited to):Repairs to buildings including refurbishment and re-purposingConstructionDesign and Build work Landscaping and Public RealmDemolitionHousing developments

Works with a contract value of over PS5 million

The works covered by this lot are defined as being major works contracts and having an estimated contract value PS5 million. These works may include (but are not limited to):Repairs to buildings including refurbishment and re-purposingConstruction Design and Build work Housing developments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004289-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311100 - Civil engineering support services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction
- 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services
- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2022 at 14:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004289-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://eastsuffolk.gov.uk

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