--- title: "Design consultancy services for the Mersey Tidal Power Project conceptual design." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031aa3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031aa3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031aa3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031aa3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)" published: "2022-02-24" --- # Design consultancy services for the Mersey Tidal Power Project conceptual design. Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031aa3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031aa3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031aa3.json) ## Summary The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is planning to procure design consultancy services for the conceptual design of the Mersey Tidal Power Project. This project falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, with a total contract value of £350,000. The planned procurement process will commence with the publication of tender specifications during the week beginning 14th March 2022. This opportunity is situated in the Merseyside area, with relevant activities labelled under the planning stage of procurement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, design consultancy, and project management, particularly those experienced in renewable energy projects. Firms that possess expertise in reviewing and improving construction designs, as well as a strong understanding of environmental considerations such as embedded carbon and sustainable construction practices, will be well-positioned to compete. This procurement could drive innovation and collaboration within the industry, contributing to business growth in a rapidly evolving energy sector across the UK. ## Notice We are looking to procure the following services: The purpose of this procurement is to procure a Technical Advisor (TA) and Designer to advice on and further develop the conceptual design for a potential tidal range energy scheme in Merseyside area. The current conceptual design was developed as elemental structures that can now be developed further to schematic design concept allowing review and development including overall design and M&E spatial requirements, materials and embedded carbon, method of construction, construction risks as well as construction costs and programme. The works generally entail; - reviewing the existing designs, construction methodology and the cost book; - recommending improvements with the aim of reducing construction risks, identifying design gaps, and improving construction cost estimates. - developing conceptual design for the major M&E equipment. - updating the design package including, the drawings, 3D models, bill of materials, construction programme and cost book. Full details of the opportunity will be provided in the Tender Specifications on www.the-chest.org when the opportunity goes live w/c 14/03/22. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We are looking to procure the following services: The purpose of this procurement is to procure a Technical Advisor (TA) and Designer to advice on and further develop the conceptual design for a potential tidal range energy scheme in Merseyside area. The current conceptual design was developed as elemental structures that can now be developed further to schematic design concept allowing review and development including overall design and M&E spatial requirements, materials and embedded carbon, method of construction, construction risks as well as construction costs and programme. The works generally entail; - reviewing the existing designs, construction methodology and the cost book; - recommending improvements with the aim of reducing construction risks, identifying design gaps, and improving construction cost estimates. - developing conceptual design for the major M&E equipment. - updating the design package including, the drawings, 3D models, bill of materials, construction programme and cost book. Full details of the opportunity will be provided in the Tender Specifications on www.the-chest.org when the opportunity goes live w/c 14/03/22. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005127-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 24 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA) | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2022 at 12:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005127-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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