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title: "Appointment of a Project Manager led ICT for BRCD - the Gobbins Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b60c"
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published: "2023-03-24"
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# Appointment of a Project Manager led ICT for BRCD - the Gobbins Phase 2

Buyer: MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b60c

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## Summary

The Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is seeking an Economic Operator to provide a Project Manager-led ICT for "The Gobbins Phase 2" project aimed at enhancing tourism. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £750,000 GBP. The deadline for submissions is April 7, 2023. The project falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and is located in Ballymena, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses offering project management, architecture, cost management, engineering, and other associated services to compete for the appointment under the NEC4 Professional Service Contract. Businesses with experience in delivering successful projects in the RIBA Plan of Work Stages 2 to 7 would be well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the successful Economic Operator will be responsible for managing the Integrated Consultancy Team throughout the project lifecycle.

## Notice

Mid and East Antrim Council wish to appoint an Economic Operator to provide a Project Manager led Integrated Team (ICT) for the design and delivery of "The Gobbins Phase 2" The Gobbins Phase 2 project aims to address capacity issues, principally by introducing a looped walk that connects the coastal path to the cliff top path, meaning that visitors do not have to return along the same path. The development will unlock the potential of The Gobbins, significantly increasing. The proposal for the project will include the following key elements; * Element 1 - Ingress Structure * Element 2 - Welcome Hub * Element 3 - Virtual Reality Digital Enhancement at the existing Visitor Centre * Element 4 - Refurbishment of Cliff Top Path Network * Element 5 - Visitor Servicing The Economic Operator will be appointed under the NEC4 Professional Service Contract and shall provide the professional services applicable to RIBA Plan of Work (2020) Stages 2 to 7 and as specified in the PQQ and ITT documents. The chosen route for the procurement of the IST is a traditional route, with fully designed and specified package, prior to issuing of the construction Phase tender package. Following the procurement and appointment of the IST the Economic Operator shall undertake the management of the IST on behalf of the Employer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

MEABC is using the Restricted procedure for the procurement of an Economic Operator pursuant to Regulation 28 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. MEABC wishes to make a single appointment of an Economic Operator to provide the services of an Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) to design, provide tender documentation and Project manager the contract through the life span of the project. The ICT should have a proven track record of successful project delivery through the provision of high-quality professional project management, architecture, cost management, engineering and other associated services necessary to successfully deliver The Gobbins Phase 2 Project. The ICT will develop the existing conceptual designs through RIBA Stages 2-7, procure and manage the necessary investigation, studies and reports, develop detailed and technical designs, engage with statutory bodies and obtaining the necessary approvals including full planning permission. The ICT will also develop the procurement strategy for the appointment of the IST, and in turn the PQQ and ITT documentation for the IST engagement. The ICT will then administer the IST contract through the construction phase, until the end of the defects period and conclusion of the final account.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008725-2023 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| 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 | MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT42 1AB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |
| Local authority | Mid and East Antrim |
| Electoral ward | Ardeevin |
| Westminster constituency | North Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2023 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008725-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://midandeastantrim.gov.uk
- https://midandeastantrim.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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