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title: "Architectural Design, Civil & Structural Engineering Services for RIBA Stages 4 - 5A for County Flat"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145710"
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buyer: "TAI TARIAN LTD"
published: "2024-11-01"
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# Architectural Design, Civil & Structural Engineering Services for RIBA Stages 4 - 5A for County Flat

Buyer: TAI TARIAN LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-145710

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## Summary

Tai Tarian Ltd has issued an open tender for "Architectural Design, Civil & Structural Engineering Services for RIBA Stages 4 – 5A for County Flat". This procurement process, falling under the services category, is focused on the redevelopment works at County Flats Phase 2 in Aberavon, Port Talbot. The project aims to refurbish existing flats and construct new homes, emphasising energy efficiency and modern construction methods. The tender has a submission deadline of 15 November 2024, and the award is expected by 25 November 2024. Key responsibilities include developing architectural designs, securing necessary approvals, and coordinating with multiple specialist consultants.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for consulting firms specialising in architectural, civil, and structural engineering. With an anticipated project cost of £21,500,000, firms with expertise in energy-efficient design and modern construction methods will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. The contract also emphasises delivering community benefits, aligning with Tai Tarian's commitments to economic and social objectives within Neath Port Talbot and the broader Swansea Bay City Region. The contract is suitable for consortia, encouraging collaboration among various stakeholders to maximise local benefits.

## Notice

We are seeking to issue a Contract to a single Supplier (Consultant) for Architectural Design, Civil & Structural Engineering Services for RIBA Stages 4 - 5A as set out in the Scope of Works below, for the redevelopment works at County Flats Phase 2 in Aberavon, Port Talbot.The appointed Consultant will provide a combined consultancy service that comprises of Architectural, Civil Engineer and Structural Engineer services, to develop the existing planning stage design to full design suitable to enter fixed price design and build contract.The lead designer will fully coordinate design with wider design team, to include (but not limited to) building services engineers, energy specialist, fire consultancy, planning consultants, landscape architects, transport engineers and ecologists.The redevelopment works of County Flats Phase 2 in Aberavon, Port Talbot is a major opportunity to regenerate this part of the Aberavon Sea front and provide a landmark scheme that will provide energy efficient new homes, revitalise the public realm and inform potential developments across Wales for decades to come.The main objectives of the scheme are to:- Refurbish the existing 50 flats externally to provide energy efficient homes.- Construct 104 new homes, using modern methods of constructions ("MMC"), to provide energy efficient new homes.The regeneration of County Flats Phase 2 will remain in keeping with the approved scheme on Phase 1. The project works are to comprise of, renew roofs and external appearance of existing blocks, create new infill and replacement blocks. Redevelop landscape areas to create sufficient car parking and high-quality soft landscape areas.The anticipated construction works costs for County Flats Phase 2 is in the region of 21,500,000 GBP.Scope of WorksThe Scope of Works is to include services generally in accordance with the expectations of the RIBA Plan of Work, as set out below for avoidance of doubt:RIBA Work Stage 4 Technical Design- Develop architectural technical design & specification based on signed off Work Stage 3 design.- Prepare architectural information for discharge of planning conditions (via planning consultant).- Prepare architectural information for Building Regulations submission.- Prepare engineering information for Section 38, 104, and 278/111.- Prepare necessary information and submit full SAB application.- Secure all necessary approvals to allow start on site.- Develop structural engineering design for: foundations, superstructure and refurbishment elements such that costs can be fixed during tender period.- Attend all team meetings.- Assist in selection of main contractor.RIBA Work Stage 5A Manufacturing & Construction PRE-CONTRACT- Undertake review of design with any preferred /shortlisted contractors.- Test value engineering opportunities with contractors.- Prepare any supplementary construction details deemed necessary as part of pre contract period.RIBA Work Stage 5B Manufacturing & Construction POST CONTRACT- Any costs for consultancy services post contract shall be agreed directly with the main contractor.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=145710.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. (WA Ref:145710)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:It's Tai Tarian's intention that the delivery of the Contract assists in the achievement of their commitment towards community benefits as outlined in Tai Tarian's Community Benefits Policy.It is the approach of Tai Tarian to maximise local reinvestment through the creation of jobs and training and through supporting the local supply chain. This approach is defined by:1. Think Neath Port Talbot2. Think Swansea Bay City Region Deal Area (Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire)3. Think WalesIt is a contract condition that the consultant delivers community benefits as part of this Contract.Tenderers must not outline the community benefit's they are currently delivering for existing Clients.Tenderers must outline what they propose to offer for Tai Tarian if awarded the Contract by completing Appendix 3 - Community Benefits Obligations.For further information on how community benefits will be evaluated, please refer to 16. The Process - Tender Award Stage.Delivery of community benefits through all spend is aligned with the Well-being of Future Generations Act Wales and delivers against its goals.The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145710 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 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 | TAI TARIAN LTD |
| Locality | NEATH |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA11 2FP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Briton Ferry West |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 14:44 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145710

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494269&idx=1
  7th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494269&idx=3
  7th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender - updated 07.11.2024
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494269&idx=2
  7th November 2024 - Stage 3 Drawings

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- http://www.taitarian.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145710.The
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers

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