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title: "T23/0016 - CHASE: PCSA & D&B Construction Works Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042cf3"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY"
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# T23/0016 - CHASE: PCSA & D&B Construction Works Contract

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042cf3

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## Summary

Northumbria University is undertaking a public procurement process for the CHASE: PCSA & D&B Construction Works Contract, focused on the design, construction, completion, and commissioning of a new teaching, research, and training facility, including associated infrastructure works. This project, located at the university's City Campus in Newcastle upon Tyne, is divided into two phases: Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) and Design & Build Contract. The expected start date is spring/summer 2025, with an anticipated completion by the end of 2027 or early 2028. The estimated total value of the contract excluding VAT is £70,000,000. This procurement follows a restricted two-stage procedure, with the first stage involving a Common Assessment Standard Questionnaire and specific questions on past experience, followed by an invitation for up to five suppliers to proceed to the second stage of the tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in large-scale construction projects, particularly those with experience in educational facilities. The contract's substantial value and extended timeline offer a stable and potentially lucrative engagement for qualified contractors. Ideal candidates are those capable of managing complex design and build projects, including demolition, site preparation, and infrastructure development. Businesses adept at providing comprehensive main contractor services, encompassing construction, project management, and coordination of specialist teams, will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

The design, construction, completion and commissioning of a new teaching, research and training facility including associated infrastructure works on behalf of Northumbria University which will be split into 2 phases. Phase 1 - Pre-Construction Services Agreement. Phase 2 - Design & Build Contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is to find a suitable and qualified contractor for the design, construction, completion and commissioning of a new teaching, research and training facility including associated infrastructure works on behalf of Northumbria University which will be split into 2 phases. Phase 1 - Pre-Construction Services Agreement. Phase 2 - Design & Build Contract. The works are located at Northumbria University's City Campus, located between City Campus West and the central motorway, on the site of the former Lovaine Hall and Flats, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8SU. Contract works include the demolition of Claude Gibb, a 12 storey high rise University accommodation block and associated single story blocks to the North West of the site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025129-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 3 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | UK-NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: DEMOLITION, SITE PREPARATI |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45212340 - Lecture hall construction work
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings
- 45214420 - Lecture theatre construction work
- 45214610 - Laboratory building construction work
- 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 18:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025129-2024
- 29 May 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016697-2024
- 13 Jan 2024 at 10:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001193-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumbria.ac.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/RVA5P3Y5JW
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Construction-work-for-university-buildings./RVA5P3Y5JW
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Demolition%2C-site-preparati:-Construction-work-for-university-buildings./RVA5P3Y5JW

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