--- title: "2097 Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of the new Library at De Montfort University *restricted procedure*" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f9e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f9e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f9e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f9e2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-09-13" --- # 2097 Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of the new Library at De Montfort University *restricted procedure* Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f9e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f9e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f9e2.json) ## Summary The De Montfort University is seeking a Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of its new Library, an ambitious project with an estimated cost of £30 million. The procurement is in the 'restricted procedure' stage, following a Prior Information Notice. The contract period will start on December 1, 2023, and end on December 31, 2027. The tender deadline is September 28, 2023, with the second stage Invitation to Tender scheduled for October 5, 2023. The procurement method is 'selective', and the submission can be done electronically and in writing. This tender presents a significant opportunity for architectural firms experienced in Higher Education developments with a focus on large capital projects. De Montfort University is looking for a Lead and Principal Designer/Architect to spearhead the re-development of its Library. The project aims to provide an enhanced library experience to support student success and academic excellence. Businesses with expertise in architectural design services and a track record in delivering complex construction projects within the specified budget range would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice De Montfort University (DMU) has an ambition to develop a new library experience estimated at PS30m (construction cost). To support this project, DMU requires a Lead and Principal Designer / Architect and the appointment of all design subconsultants (e.g., structural engineer, services engineer, fire engineer, acoustic engineer, interior designers, landscape design and commissioning of surveys - note this list is not exhaustive) for the re-development of the new Library at this stage only. Key desirable is a Lead and Principal Designer/Architect who has led and procured a design team, and must have experience in Higher Education development on large capital projects of circa PS30m+ in Construction Value. ### Lot Information Lot 1 De Montfort University (DMU) has an ambition to develop a new library experience estimated at PS30m (construction cost) - DMU are planning an ambitious reimagining that will support a diverse student body and which will facilitate new forms of research and learning. A new library extension and redesign of the current space, including thermal improvements will help create the conditions for success for our students and faculty, and establish a model for a next generation library. To support this project, DMU requires a Lead and Principal Designer / Architect and the appointment of all design subconsultants (e.g., structural engineer, services engineer, fire engineer, acoustic engineer, interior designers, landscape design and commissioning of surveys - note this list is not exhaustive) for the re-development of the new Library at this stage only. Key desirable is a Lead and Principal Designer/Architect who has led and procured a design team, and must have experience in Higher Education development on large capital projects of circa PS30m+ in Construction Value. De Montfort University (DMU) is conducting this procurement using the Restricted Procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) (PCR 2015), for the purpose of procuring a Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of the new Library. This procurement follows on from a Prior Information Notice published on Find a Tender service (PIN ref 2023/S 000-026118). The proposed requirements are described in the DMU Tender and Highlevel Project Vision (see doc D1 of tender pack).This is a two-stage competitive procedure. The first stage is through the completion of the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) document. Tenderers will be shortlisted following this stage. The second stage is an Invitation to Tender (ITT). Only tenderers who are successful in being shortlisted at the first stage will be invited to this stage.The SQ and associated tender documents, along with information relating to award criteria, evaluation and specification can be found within our tender pack for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027161-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | 3 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2023 at 22:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027161-2023 - 4 Sep 2023 at 16:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026118-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dmu.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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