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title: "DFE 5151877 SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE (SRC) INNOVATION CENTRE NEWRY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04254f"
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published: "2023-12-13"
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# DFE 5151877 SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE (SRC) INNOVATION CENTRE NEWRY

Buyer: CPD - CONSTRUCTION DIVISION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04254f

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## Summary

The Department for the Economy invites tenders for the design and construction of a new build Innovation Centre at Southern Regional College (SRC) in Newry. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on January 29, 2024. The contract value is estimated at £8,000,000, and the project falls under the works category, specifically building construction work.

This tender presents an opportunity for contractors experienced in delivering high-quality construction projects on time and within budget to compete for the contract. Businesses involved in building construction work, especially those with expertise in education and research-related building projects, would be well-suited to participate in this tender process.

## Notice

The Client wishes to appoint a Contractor, who will act as an Economic Operator led Integrated Supply Team (IST) with experience in delivering high quality construction projects on time and within budget. The project is for the design and construction of a new build Innovation Centre for Southern Regional College (SRC) at Patrick Street, Newry (Develop and Construct procurement). Works include the following: * Demolition of and making good of existing hardstanding and substructures (including existing piles and pile caps from the previous sports complex). * Earthworks to facilitate the new build. * New build innovation centre to include IT Suites, Science, Engineering and Project Based Learning education accommodation as well as social spaces. This includes flood mitigation measures within the fabric of the new building. * New external works, including set down, road, parking and pedestrian areas to connect in with the existing Newry East campus. * New drainage network including storm, foul and attenuation. * New Utility services to supply the building. * Other new ancillary works, hardstanding, boundary, landscaping and planting works. * Removal of existing, and provision of new, pedestrian crossing on Patrick Street. * Works to existing historic stone wall around the Site and along Patrick Street. * Works to the existing Newry East campus, including but not limited to, rear bin and accessway, front landscaping and new NIE substation. Note this will be within a live educational environment. The RIBA 5 construction period is estimated at 18 months (excludes RIBA 4 design period).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client wishes to appoint a Contractor, who will act as an Economic Operator led Integrated Supply Team (IST) with experience in delivering high quality construction projects on time and within budget. The project is for the design and construction of a new build Innovation Centre for Southern Regional College (SRC) at Patrick Street, Newry (Develop and Construct procurement). Works include the following: * Demolition of and making good of existing hardstanding and substructures (including existing piles and pile caps from the previous sports complex). * Earthworks to facilitate the new build. * New build innovation centre to include IT Suites, Science, Engineering and Project Based Learning education accommodation as well as social spaces. This includes flood mitigation measures within the fabric of the new building. * New external works, including set down, road, parking and pedestrian areas to connect in with the existing Newry East campus. * New drainage network including storm, foul and attenuation. * New Utility services to supply the building. * Other new ancillary works, hardstanding, boundary, landscaping and planting works. * Removal of existing, and provision of new, pedestrian crossing on Patrick Street. * Works to existing historic stone wall around the Site and along Patrick Street. * Works to the existing Newry East campus, including but not limited to, rear bin and accessway, front landscaping and new NIE substation. Note this will be within a live educational environment. The RIBA 5 construction period is estimated at 18 months (excludes RIBA 4 design period).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036669-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | CPD - CONSTRUCTION DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2023 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036669-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-publicprocurement-

## Provenance

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