--- title: "Mechanical and Electrical Works at OpTIC Centre - St Asaph" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-141647" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-141647" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141647.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141647.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WREXHAM UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-05-22" --- # Mechanical and Electrical Works at OpTIC Centre - St Asaph Buyer: WREXHAM UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-141647 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-141647) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141647.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is being led by Wrexham University for a project titled "Mechanical and Electrical Works at OpTIC Centre – St Asaph". This project falls under the main procurement category of works and is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 5th July 2024. The project is located at the OpTIC Centre in St Asaph and involves the complete replacement and upgrading of various laboratory facilities. Wrexham University, acting as the buying organisation, aims to enter into a JCT Design and Build contract post award, with a strong emphasis on price, quality, and social value in the tender evaluation criteria. This tender for Mechanical and Electrical Works at OpTIC Centre presents a significant business opportunity for construction companies with expertise in laboratory refurbishments, electrical installations, and mechanical engineering works. Suppliers interested in bidding must demonstrate experience in similar projects within the last 5 years, with a focus on strict performance standards for temperature control and air velocities. Successful bidders are expected to deliver community benefits aligned with social and environmental objectives as part of contract performance conditions. Additionally, suppliers are encouraged to engage in Bidder engagement training for social value delivery, indicating a strong commitment to sustainable practices within the procurement process. ## Notice The University is seeking to procure a contract for Mechanical and Electrical Works at OpTIC Centre - St Asaph.This project, is a key project to be delivered as part of the North Wales Growth Deal (now Ambition North Wales).The Growth Deal is a partnership between the public sector and the private sector, supported by funding from UK Government and Welsh Government.The Growth Deal builds on the Growth Vision for North Wales, adopted in 2016: "a confident, cohesive region with sustainable economic growth, capitalising on the success of high value economic sectors and our connection to the economies of the Northern Powerhouse & Ireland.The OpTIC centre is a fully occupied and operational centre which provides world class optical polishing and metrology activities. Alongside these activities, the centre also has specialist laboratory space for allied activities such as laser measurement, coatings, and other specialist facilities.The building is also a centre for several University activities relating to the teaching provision for Nursing and other allied health professions in North Wales, with specialist simulation ward environments.The building is also host to 28 incubation units, where local business' are able to lease space for a wide variety of business sectors.In addition, the building is also an active conference, centre, has catering and meeting facilities for hire, and has recently been used as a vaccination centre for the COVID vaccine roll out.The summary of the scope of the Works contract will be as follows:Section 1 Metrology LaboratoryThe complete replacement of ceilings, lighting, and a new ventilation system installed to meet strict performance standards for temperature, humidity and low velocity airflow. This work also includes new partitions and interlock doors. The MC will have sole occupancy of this area whilst works are underway.Section 2 Optical LaboratoriesReplacement of lighting and some other finishes to upgrade these laboratories and reduce energy consumption. The MC will have shared occupancy of this area whilst works are underway.Section 3 Small and large polishing facilitiesA low level area which is to be fitted out with ceilings, partitions, lighting to enable it to become a fully functional laboratory area. The MC will have sole occupancy of this area whilst works are underway.The main larger polishing laboratory works include the upgrade the ventilation equipment which serves this space, together with some lighting upgrades. The MC will have shared occupancy of this area whilst works are underway as the ventilation equipment is located externally, but the lighting is within office areas.Support activitiesRenew BMS computer and software and update to incorporate new layouts and new equipment and controls. The MC will have sole occupancy of this area whilst works are underway.ProgrammeIt is anticipated that the longest duration activity is the metrology lab. All other works must therefore be accommodated within the contract period for the longest activity, however the specific scheduling of each room and the overall works programme must be agreed with the building occupants.It is envisaged, that following contract award (anticipated to be mid September 2024), the Main Contractor (MC) will enter into a pre construction design and planning stage. During this stage, the MC will carry out the stage 4 design, and which will include detailed design and approvals. During this period, the MC will develop a detailed work programme and decant schedule, which must be agreed with the building managers who will liaise with the building occupants. The specific durations for each component will vary, depending upon the main contractors planned resource and activity plan, however we have provided an overall contract programme which will allow the MC to price the site establishment and site supervision. It is a requirement that an SMSTS qualified site manager must be on site at all times whilst work is underway, and other specific qualifications may also be required for electrical isolations, permits to work and handover.ContractThe project will be procured using a JCT Design and Build contract and the consultants employed by the University have produced stage 3 drawings and a performance specification which is included within this tender. The MC will produce stage 4 designs for comment and approval before works commence. The University will retain the client team to approve drawings and calculations, to inspect works as they proceed, witness commissioning and sign off defects.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141647.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The Overall Tender Evaluation weighting will be based on Price (60%), Quality (25%) and Social Value (15%).In order to provide Bidder engagement training to deliver social value delivery a Social Value Portal Online Training: Bidder Engagement Session will be arranged during the tender response period. Date to be confirmed.Tenderers are encouraged to undertake a site visit through appointment only by contacting Ian Barwick(Head of Business & Services). Please contact ian.barwick@wrexham.ac.uk to book an appointment.Please note all site visits must be completed before 5.00pm on 26th June 2023 and is subject to the diary availability of the Head of Business & Services).(WA Ref:141647)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:Details as provided with the ITT Pack. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141647 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WREXHAM UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WREXHAM | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL11 2AW | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham | | Local authority | Wrexham | | Electoral ward | Grosvenor | | Westminster constituency | Wrexham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research - 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings - 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings - 45214600 - Construction work for research buildings - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45311100 - Electrical wiring work - 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works - 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work - 45331210 - Ventilation installation work - 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works - 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations - 50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services ## Release History - 22 May 2024 at 16:02 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141647 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY478776&idx=6 19th September 2024 - Architectural Drawing pack - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY478776&idx=5 13th June 2024 - L6060-FUT-XX-00-DR-E-6100 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY478776&idx=4 5th June 2024 - Word document with links to dropbox folder to download documents directly - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY478776&idx=3 22nd May 2024 - Schedule 2 Employers Requirements - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY478776&idx=1 22nd May 2024 - Schedule 1 ITT Instructions & Response Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY478776&idx=2 22nd May 2024 - Appendices Schedule 1 ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141647.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers - https://www.wrexham.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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