Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Westminster City Council
London
Contact
Eric Desveaux
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/60308799019484300958
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/60308799019484300958
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Westminster City Council Development Pipeline Programme Site B
Reference number
SQ_30060
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Contract relates to architectural services for the Development Pipeline Programme, Site B. The services will cover RIBA Stages 0-1 with the option to extend up to RIBA Stage 4. The initial service will inform a strategic outline case for the development site.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,741,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contract relates to architectural services for the Development Pipeline Programme, Site B. The services will cover RIBA Stages 0-1 with the option to extend up to RIBA Stage 4. The initial service will inform a strategic outline case for the development site.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,741,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
28 April 2025
End date
30 September 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term covers RIBA Stage 0-1. Options to extend for each RIBA Stage is included, subject to project endorsement and internal governance approval. Programme is included in the tender documents.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Subject to the result of the selection questionnaire.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The documents are available on the Authority's Jaggaer e-Procurement Portal. The scheme is sensitive so a blinded brief is provided along with the scope of services. Candidates requiring additional information about the scheme will be required to submit a Confidentiality Agreement. This Selection Questionnaire is used to shortlist Candidates to invite to tender.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Please refer to the selection questionnaire. The Authority is seeking submissions from architects.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
24 February 2025
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
This opportunity and all associated procurement documents will be accessible via our City of Westminster Procurement and Contracts portal ("the Portal"), kindly visit https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com and search for the following reference: SQ_30060. If you have any questions, please submit these through the portal.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court of Justice
The Royal Court of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
In accordance with Regulation 86 (Notices of decisions to award a contract), Regulation 87 (Standstill Period) and Regulations 91 (Enforcement of duties through the Court) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).