Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Rutland County Council
Rutland County Council, Catmose House, Catmose Street
Oakham
LE15 6HP
Contact
Charlotte Highcock
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/
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://procontract.due-north.com/
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
Rutland County Council Levelling Up Fund Meditech Facility
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the market, on its proposed model for delivery of a multi-use commercial space in Oakham for the purpose of advancing innovation in the health and related sectors.
This PIN and associated documentation form part of our initial market research in which we are seeking information from a range of providers to inform our procurement approach. The Council is looking for a partner who is prepared to take on the demand risk for the facility in return for the opportunity to pursue rental generating sub-lets.
In order to express an interest, bidders are encouraged to email the contact details on this PIN to access the soft market testing questionnaire and further information. The deadline for expressions of interest is 12 noon 16th February.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Main site or place of performance
Rutland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of this soft market testing exercise is:
· For the Council to gain a better understanding of how the commercial provision is currently operating in this market
· To assess whether the market has experience of being involved in and delivering similar provision
· To stimulate interest in a procurement exercise
The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the provision of commercial rental space for health related business.
The Council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help inform the procurement route and determine if external organisations have the ability and experience to manage, develop and advance the services detailed in the documentation.
Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the soft market testing. Potential bidders must also note that a response to this soft market testing exercise does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement exercise that the Council may conduct.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 March 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Royal Courts of Justice
Strand, London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom