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title: "ANDBC Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Provision of a Multi-disciplinary Design Consultancy Team for Whitespots Country Park Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03979a"
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# ANDBC Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Provision of a Multi-disciplinary Design Consultancy Team for Whitespots Country Park Development

Buyer: ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03979a

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## Summary

The Ards and North Down Borough Council is progressing with a public procurement process for the provision of a multi-disciplinary design consultancy team for the Whitespots Country Park Development project. The tender involves the appointment of an Economic Operator to lead the design, specifications, procurement, supervision, and project management for the park. The procurement method is a selective process with a restricted procedure. The estimated value of the awarded contract is £764,618. The Council's contact person for this procurement is Stephen Brennan, and the status of the process is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in architectural design services and related fields to participate in the development of a significant regional park project by offering their expertise. Companies experienced in landscape architecture, engineering, construction project management, and conservation services would find this tender well-suited for their business growth. The procurement process also emphasises a focus on quality and social value criteria alongside price considerations, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and contribute to a sustainable recreational facility development.

## Notice

Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC or the Client) is developing a long-term vision for a Regional Park running from Belfast to Comber; Newtownards; Donaghadee and back to Belfast (the boundary being 50km of a new greenway scheme). Whitespots Country Park at Newtownards (the Project) will be the nucleus for this Regional Park, a development of a new multi-use recreational facility with trails and interpretation of the unique story of the site. ANDBC is looking to appoint an Economic Operator to lead a multidisciplinary design consultancy team (ICT) to undertake the Design, Specifications, Procurement, Supervision, and overall Project Management from RIBA Stage 0 through to RIBA Stage 7 for Whitespots Country Park. Please note this is a re-issued PQQP as the original PQQP process was abandoned. Amendments have been made to Technical and/or Professional Ability criteria for each Consultant Team Member (CTM) that is being assessed. Other minor improvements and amendments have been included in this version of the PQQP documentation. Tenderers must satisfy themselves that they have read and understood all the PQQP documentation within this opportunity before submitting their response.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ards and North Down Borough Council (ANDBC or the Client) is developing a long-term vision for a Regional Park running from Belfast to Comber; Newtownards; Donaghadee and back to Belfast (the boundary being 50km of a new greenway scheme). Whitespots Country Park at Newtownards (the Project) will be the nucleus for this Regional Park, a development of a new multi-use recreational facility with trails and interpretation of the unique story of the site. ANDBC is looking to appoint an Economic Operator to lead a multidisciplinary design consultancy team (ICT) to undertake the Design, Specifications, Procurement, Supervision, and overall Project Management from RIBA Stage 0 through to RIBA Stage 7 for Whitespots Country Park. Please note this is a re-issued PQQP as the original PQQP process was abandoned. Amendments have been made to Technical and/or Professional Ability criteria for each Consultant Team Member (CTM) that is being assessed. Other minor improvements and amendments have been included in this version of the PQQP documentation. Tenderers must satisfy themselves that they have read and understood all the PQQP documentation within this opportunity before submitting their response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037380-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £775,000 |
| Lots value | £775,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £764,618 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT20 4BT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN09 Ards and North Down |
| Local authority | Ards and North Down |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | North Down |
| Delivery location | TLN09 Ards and North Down |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCADAM DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71247000 - Supervision of building work
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037380-2023
- 16 Jan 2023 at 09:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001205-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.mcadamdesign.co.uk

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