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title: "Independent Tester for New Velindre Cancer Centre MIM Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0384f3"
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# Independent Tester for New Velindre Cancer Centre MIM Project

Buyer: VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0384f3

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## Summary

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking tenders for the appointment of an Independent Tester for a new cancer center project in Whitchurch, Cardiff. The contracting authority aims to deliver a state-of-the-art cancer facility through a Mutual Investment Model procurement process. Economic operators interested in this opportunity must submit responses by 19th December 2022. The procurement stage involves independent scrutiny of quality assurance, zero-defect handover, and patient service commencement, with key contract services lasting 27 months.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Companies with expertise in quality assurance, risk management, and project delivery would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves a selective procedure with a restricted timeframe for submission. Interested parties should ensure compliance with social value and ethical employment practices as part of the contracting terms.

## Notice

Velindre University NHS Trust (the "Authority") and ACORN (defined in II.2.4) (together the "Contracting Authority") are seeking tenders for the appointment of an Independent Tester for a new cancer center at Whitchurch in Cardiff (the "NvCC"). The design, build, finance and maintenance of the NvCC (the "Project") is being procured by the Authority separately through the Welsh Government's Mutual Investment Model ("MIM"). The Contracting Authority is seeking an Independent Tester with the skills and experience to deliver services relative to the nature, scale and complexity of the Project and including project specific aspects of the design and construction. The new state of the art cancer centre facility (anticipated to be approximately 32,000m2) is to be delivered by the special purpose vehicle ("Project Co"). Project Co is to be established by ACORN (selected participant for the Project). Please refer to the procurement documents referred to at IV.3 for further information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority is undertaking a joint procurement for an Independent Tester for the Project. The award of the contract shall be in accordance with the procurement documents (see I.3 and VI.3). The Contracting Authority's key priorities for the procurement include: - independent scrutiny of quality assurance measures, including in respect of specific key risk areas such as fire-stopping and drainage on accommodation projects; - adoption of an approach that assures the Works comply with the requirements of the Project Agreement, including a robust approach to identification of defects and snagging and a 'zero defects' handover in Bunker Areas; - patient service commencement in accordance with the Programme for the Project; - clear and definitive processes, rights and responsibilities which limit the scope for dispute on the Project; and - an approach that seeks to apply pro-active solutions based on lessons learned on comparable projects in the sector, including in respect of the scope of Services, resourcing and expertise. The estimated duration for the main services ("Services") under the contract is 27 months. Additional varied services may be requested over the duration of the Project (see II.2.7). Further details regarding the services and varied services are contained in the relevant procurement documents which can be accessed in accordance with VI.3 below. Background information relevant to the Independent Tester procurement The Contracting Authority is observing MIM policy on the Independent Tester contract for accommodation projects, which has been developed by Welsh Government and which is available at Mutual Investment Model independent tester contract supplementary guidance | GOV.WALES. In developing the guidance for the scope of services for the Independent Tester, Welsh Government reviewed construction issues that arose in PPP Projects, and in particular the Report of the Independent Inquiry into the Construction of Edinburgh Schools, dated February 2017. The Contracting Authority's vision for the Project is for a facility which has the strength to last for the long-term, which promotes excellence in future cancer services and which exceeds the expectations of the future generations who use it. The Project (including delivery of the Services) is expected to deliver the requirements of the Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. Following a successful procurement for the Project, the Authority intends to appoint a joint venture comprising (i) Kajima Partnership Limited, (ii) Sacyr Infrastructure UK Limited and (iii) Aberdeen Standard European Infrastructure GP IV Limited ("Acorn") as the successful participant on the Project. The Cancer Centre includes major medical equipment (including radiotherapy treatment equipment) that will be procured separately by the Authority but remains relevant to the Independent Tester's role. Further details are provided in the procurement documents (see VI.3 below).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032516-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 2TL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Whitchurch and Tongwynlais |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45215100 - Construction work for buildings relating to health
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 72253100 - Helpdesk services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2022 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032516-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.transformingcancerservices.wales
- https://etenderwales.bravo.co.uk/nhs/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126657

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