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title: "Barrow Housing Market Renewal"
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# Barrow Housing Market Renewal

Buyer: BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0388dc

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## Summary

Barrow Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Barrow Housing Market Renewal" project, aimed at improving 279 residential properties in Barrow Town Centre by enhancing energy efficiency and aesthetics. The selected consultant will oversee the project until completion, with a deadline set for 1st March 2025. The procurement falls under the services category and involves services such as property surveys, design schemes, engagement with residents, planning applications, and project supervision. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties can submit electronically. The tender period ends on 9th January 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for 11th January 2023.

This tender from Barrow Borough Council presents an opportunity for consultants specialising in community, social, and personal services, particularly those experienced in housing renovations and energy efficiency improvements. Businesses with expertise in project management, design consultancy, and engagement with stakeholders would find this tender suitable for expanding their operations. The project's emphasis on collaboration, professionalism, and measurable outcomes aligns well with service-oriented businesses looking to enhance social welfare and sustainability through construction projects.

## Notice

Barrow Borough Council are seeking to appoint qualified consultants to design energy efficiency and aesthetic improvements to 279 residential terraced properties in Barrow Town Centre. The preferred consultant will act as the Principal designer and oversee the project through all RIBA Stages until completion on site and handover. These deliverables need to be completed to no later than the 1st March 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project's investment objectives are: * Improvement of conditions of housing and commercial stock in Barrow * Delivery of more energy efficient homes * Positive health and wellbeing impacts for the households of improved properties The Council also has the following objectives for the delivery of the services: * Undertaken in a spirit of collaboration and co-operation * Completed in good time * Reflective of the professionalism of a competent consultant * Focused on measurable outcomes that benefit the users * Consistent with the corporate objectives of the Council * Transparent, fair and honest * Flexible and responsive to changing service needs * Focused on enhancing outcomes for users whilst improving service efficiency. Surveys on the properties to inform scheme design - Undertake site visits and all surveys required to inform the scheme designs and de-risk the programme. Produce RIBA 1 and 2 designs scheme costings, programme and risk register Engagement events with residents - Produce RIBA 1 and 2 designs for the proposed site improvements. These should be utilised to inform the scheme cost estimate, programme and risk register. They should also be utilised to seek support from private home owners to enable the works to be successfully delivered. Produce RIBA 3 designs, scheme costings, programme and risk register Further engagement event with residents and supporting the Council in securing permissions from residents to undertake the works - Produce RIBA 3 designs for the proposed site improvements. These should be utilised to inform the scheme cost estimate, programme and risk register. They should also be utilised to seek support from private home owners to enable the works to be successfully delivered, prior to the planning application being submitted (if required). Produce all necessary planning/building control applications and associated support documentation - Secure all necessary statutory consents to enable the works to proceed. Produce RIBA 4 designs and produce Site and Works information to enable a contractor to be procured (NEC Option A or B). This should include final scheme costings, programme and a quantified risk register - Produce detailed designs for the proposed site improvements. These should be utilised to inform the scheme cost estimate, programme and risk register. They should also form the basis for the works information and associated site information which will form part of a NEC Construction Contract (either Option A or B). Provide the Council with Project supervision during the works - Provide the Council with on site project supervision throughout the works contract. Take on the role of PD throughout all RIBA Stages - The preferred consultant will take on the role of PD throughout the commission. Proactively address defects on site - The preferred consultant will support the Council in addressing all site defects both during and after the construction works are completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033682-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARROW IN FURNESS |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA14 2LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Old Barrow and Hindpool |
| Westminster constituency | Barrow and Furness |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2022 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033682-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=351fe44f-316f-ed11-811c-005056b64545

## Provenance

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