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title: "Design Build Operate Contract for FASTER Project in Northern Ireland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c26b"
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# Design Build Operate Contract for FASTER Project in Northern Ireland

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c26b

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## Summary

The University of Ulster is inviting tenders for a Design Build Operate Contract for the FASTER Project in Northern Ireland. This construction works tender involves the installation of up to 22 rapid chargers at various locations across Northern Ireland. The contract period includes a Design and Build Phase of 132 days from 19 July 2023 to 30 November 2023, followed by a minimum 7-year Operational Phase with a possible 3-year extension. The tender deadline is 25th May 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and infrastructure industry to participate in a significant project supported by the European Union. Companies experienced in constructing pipelines, communication, and power lines, as well as highways and roads, would be well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers must adhere to the submission terms and the selection criteria outlined in the procurement documents. The University of Ulster is the contracting authority for this open procedure tender, offering a potential long-term partnership for successful bidders.

## Notice

Design Build Operate Contract for FASTER Project in Northern Ireland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Design Build and Operate EV Chargers at or near the sites below:- 1. Bangor Sportsplex, Old Belfast Road, Bangor, BT19 1LU 2. Londonderry Park, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, BT23 8SG 3. Banbridge Leisure Centre, 15 Downshire Pl, Banbridge, BT32 3JY 4. South Lake Leisure Centre, 1 Lake Rd, Craigavon, BT64 1AS 5. Cultural Heritage Service Library, 39c Abbey Street, Armagh, BT61 7EB 6. Foyle Arena, Limavady Rd, Londonderry, BT47 6JY 7.Queens Quay Car Park, 25 Queens Quay, Derry, Londonderry BT48 6DL 8. The Oasis Plaza, Market Street, Omagh BT78 1EE 9. Bawnacre Centre, Castle St, Irvinestown, Enniskillen, BT94 1EE 10. The Ardhowen, 97 Dublin Road, Derrychara, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, BT74 6FZ 11. ECOS Centre Car Park, Kernohans Lane, Ballymena, BT43 7QA 12. Larne Leisure Centre, 28 Tower Road, Larne, BT40 1AB 13. Amphitheatre Wellness Centre, Prince William Way, Carrickfergus, BT38 7HP 14. Dungannon Leisure Centre, Circular Rd, Dungannon, BT71 6BH 15. Maghera Leisure Centre, 48a Coleraine Road, Maghera, BT46 5BN 16. Cookstown Leisure Centre, 78 Fountain Rd, Cookstown, BT80 8QF 17. Kilkeel Leisure Centre, Mourne Esplanade, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4DB 18. Newcastle Visitor Information Centre, 10-14 Central Promenade, Newcastle, BT33 0AA 19. Bagenal's Castle, Abbey Way, Newry, BT34 2BY 20. Belvoir Activity Centre, 100 Belvoir Drive, Belfast, County Antrim BT8 7DT 21. Ballysillan Leisure Centre, Ballysillan Road, Belfast, BT14 7QP 22. Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6EG The University, as the Client for the design and build phase of the Project, is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Economic Operator to design, construct and install up to 22, 50 kW rapid chargers (or equivalent output) for public use before handing over to the Councils, as the Clients on the operational phase. The programme for the charger installation must be agreed with the University. Once the Economic Operator has started on an agreed series of installations these must be completed prior to the next series beginning. A Sub-meter must be installed at each site and the sites left commissioned and fully functional before moving to the next series of installations. Design and Build Phase 132 days between 19 July 2023 and 30 November 2023. Operational Phase a minimum of 7 Years with the possibility of a 3 year extension with agreement of both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011400-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | COLERAINE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT52 1SA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2023 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011400-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ulster.ac.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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