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title: "New Female Facility at Hydebank Wood"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f61f"
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buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE"
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# New Female Facility at Hydebank Wood

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f61f

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Prison Service has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the construction project management services for a new Female Facility at Hydebank Wood. This procurement process aims to appoint an Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) to develop the project from initial stages to the final design, obtaining necessary permissions and overseeing construction. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a value of GBP 2,500,000. The project involves the development of new female facilities across different phases, including refurbishment and new build elements, with a focus on achieving Net Zero operational and embodied carbon.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in construction project management services to compete for the contract to develop the New Female Facility at Hydebank Wood. Companies with experience in multi-disciplinary project management, site supervision, and prison design are particularly suited for this tender. The planned communication for future notices related to this tender is set for 31st October 2023, providing interested businesses with a timeline to prepare and engage with the procurement process.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued for information purposes only in advance of a formal tender process. This PIN is not a call for competition. The objective of this procurement process is to successfully appoint an Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) who will proactively develop the Client's Requirements, complete a preferred options study, and prepare the concept and developed design(s) for New Female Facilities at HMP and YOI Hydebank Wood. The ICT shall take the project through from RIBA Stage 0, including reviewing and challenging the Strategic Brief to develop the Initial Project Brief and establish the Client's requirements, to RIBA Stage 3 Developed Design, including obtaining full Planning permission, before procuring an Integrated Supply Team (IST) to further develop the Technical Design and deliver the project(s) throughout all remaining RIBA Stages 4 to 7, and post-completion maintenance services. The ICT shall provide multi-disciplinary and site supervisory services during the the developed design, construction and post-completion periods and shall include a prison design specialist as part of the team.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued for information purposes only in advance of a formal tender process. This PIN is not a call for competition. The objective of this procurement process is to successfully appoint an Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) who will proactively develop the Client's Requirements, complete a preferred options study, and prepare the concept and developed design(s) for New Female Facilities at HMP and YOI Hydebank Wood. The ICT shall take the project through from RIBA Stage 0, including reviewing and challenging the Strategic Brief to develop the Initial Project Brief and establish the Client's requirements, to RIBA Stage 3 Developed Design, including obtaining full Planning permission, before procuring an Integrated Supply Team (IST) to further develop the Technical Design and deliver the project(s) throughout all remaining RIBA Stages 4 to 7, and post-completion maintenance services. The ICT shall provide multi-disciplinary and site supervisory services during the the developed design, construction and post-completion periods and shall include a prison design specialist as part of the team. The building works are planned to be completed across 3 separate phases and will need to be co-ordinated to ensure minimal disruption to the operation of a live secure working environment. The substantial majority of the works are of a refurbishment and upgrade nature to existing residential accommodation with Ash House at approx. 2,686m2, Beech House at approx. 2673m2 and a central kitchen facility at approx. 275m2. The new build element of the works include a new single storey Female Reception Unit and Care and Supervision Unit at approx. 380m2 GEA. The works shall be progressed with due consideration given to NIPS' aspirations to achieve Net Zero operational and embodied carbon. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued for information purposes only in advance of a formal tender process. This PIN is not a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025124-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3SU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71541000 - Construction project management services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2023 at 12:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025124-2023
- 23 Aug 2023 at 06:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024717-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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