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title: "QUB/2377/23 - iREACH (Institute of Research Excellence for Advanced Clinical Healthcare) Building Contractor"
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# QUB/2377/23 - iREACH (Institute of Research Excellence for Advanced Clinical Healthcare) Building Contractor

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bd5b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Queen's University Belfast seeking a building contractor for the iREACH project focused on advancing clinical healthcare research. This project, under the Belfast Region City Deal programme, entails constructing two buildings in Belfast near the Queen's campus and Belfast City Hospital. The procurement follows a 2-stage restricted procedure with a focus on works in the healthcare industry. The buying organisation, Queen's University Belfast, is overseeing this tender, which is currently in the award stage with a contract signed on 7th March 2024 for an amount of £36,852,835.63 GBP.

This tender for the iREACH project presents valuable business growth opportunities for construction companies specializing in healthcare and building construction works. Economic operators qualified for the 2-stage restricted procedure, including the Pre-Construction and Construction Periods, will be well-suited to compete. With a significant emphasis on clinical trials and enhancing public health benefits, businesses with expertise in specialised building construction, healthcare facilities, and research infrastructure development will find this tender ideal for expanding their business capabilities.

## Notice

Part of the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) programme, this project is for the Construction of iREACH (Institute of Research Excellence for Advanced Clinical Healthcare), with the aim of extending capacity for clinical trials and have a wide-reaching public benefit. The iREACH project will include the construction of two new buildings split across two sites on the Lisburn Road in Belfast, close to the Queen's campus and with part of the development being within the bounds of the Belfast City Hospital site. The project will also include demolition.This tender exercise will follow the 2-stage restricted procedure. Economic Operators shortlisted at Stage 1: PQQ will then be invited to tender for Stage 2: ITT. The project is utilising the 'Traditional Two Stage' procurement methodology. Stage 1: Pre-Construction Period. Stage 2: Construction Period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Part of the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) programme, this project is for the Construction of iREACH (Institute of Research Excellence for Advanced Clinical Healthcare), with the aim of extending capacity for clinical trials and have a wide-reaching public benefit.This tender exercise will follow the 2-stage restricted procedure. Economic Operators shortlisted at Stage 1: PQQ will then be invited to tender for Stage 2: ITT. The Site The iREACH project will include the construction of two new buildings split across two sites on the Lisburn Road in Belfast, close to the Queen's campus and with part of the development being within the bounds of the Belfast City Hospital site.Site A: City Hospital Car Park* (Clinical Research Innovation Centre): will accommodate industry tenants, clinical trial setup infrastructure to undertake patient studies and the Health Innovation Hub. * This site is currently in the final stages of acquisition for development by Queen's. * The site is currently a surface carpark with barrier access however a recent project by the Belfast Trust has resulted in installation of a significant water storage tank and associated infrastructure. Site B: Radius Housing Site * Site B (Translational Clinical Research Facility): will accommodate mainly office provision and Laboratory provision.* This site is currently in the final stages of acquisition for development by Queen's. The expected scope of work for the Project includes, but is not limited to:* Medical Wards and associated support spaces* Laboratory spaces, clean rooms, specialist workshops and support spaces.* Provision of a Link Bridge between the Site A Building and Belfast City Hospital.* Staff office and support spaces.* Collaborative engagement & exhibition areas.* Services, delivery and loading/off-loading areas.* Car Parking & external landscaping.* Asbestos removal & Demolition.* For works, please refer to Project Brief (QUB IREACH Health - Project Brief) During the ECI stage the contractor may be instructed to undertake some early works which may include, but is not limited to:* Services Diversions* Soft Strip of existing buildingThe project is utilising the 'Traditional Two Stage' procurement methodology. The design has been developed by the Client. It will be the Economic Operator's responsibility to finalise the detailed design for any Contractor Design Packages and construct the works. This will be undertaken in the following two stages following a competition:Stage 1: Pre-Construction PeriodThe Contractor will be appointed to engage with the Client's design team to provide Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) to help with the finalisation of the detailed design and to review the Contractor Design Packages. The scope of services for this period are as outlined in Contract Data Part 1 (Z27) issued as part of this tender pack. Stage 2: Construction PeriodFollowing conclusion of all Stage 1 deliverables, the Contractor may be appointed to undertake the construction of the works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010055-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,600,000 |
| Lots value | £34,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,852,835 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2024 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010055-2024
- 26 Apr 2023 at 09:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011933-2023
- 26 Apr 2023 at 09:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011930-2023
- 6 Apr 2023 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010183-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.graham.co.uk/
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

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