Planning

Social Sciences Connect Programme (SSCP)

  • University of Warwick

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-003713

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04db9b

Published 4 February 2025, 4:25pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Warwick

Argent Court, Sir William Lyons Road, Science Park

Coventry

CV4 7EZ

Contact

Barbara Tsang

Email

b.s.tsang@warwick.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKG33 - Coventry

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://warwick.ac.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Social Sciences Connect Programme (SSCP)

Reference number

21134

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

The University of Warwick are seeking a Main Contractor to complete the design and prescribed preconstruction services, followed by construction of a new Business School.The University of Warwick has embarked on a Social Sciences Connect Programme (SSCP) to develop a theme-based approach to scholarship, fostering collaborative professional services structures and creating a sector-leading Social Sciences Quarter. The first project to be realised is the new Business School Building and the project aspirations are centred around a well-designed development to support its image and prestige in achieving its vision to be one of the world’s exceptional universities promoting an accessible, inclusive and people-focused environment.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings
  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 45210000 - Building construction work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG33 - Coventry
Main site or place of performance

University of Warwick, Coventry.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Warwick are seeking a Main Contractor to complete the design and prescribed preconstruction services, followed by construction of a new Business School.The University of Warwick has embarked on a Social Sciences Connect Programme (SSCP) to develop a theme-based approach to scholarship, fostering collaborative professional services structures and creating a sector-leading Social Sciences Quarter. The first project to be realised is the new Business School Building and the project aspirations are centred around a well-designed development to support its image and prestige in achieving its vision to be one of the world’s exceptional universities promoting an accessible, inclusive and people-focused environment. The project location is in a strategically key position in delivering against numerous Masterplan objectives such as the creation of vibrant learning, working and living community, contributing to transport connectivity, distinctive identity creation and the adoption toward a SMART Carbon Neutral Campus and where academics and students are encouraged within a collaborative structure and offered an extensive public realm to enjoy and use.The new home for Warwick Business School (WBS), has been designed by international architects HLA to respond to the department’s specific teaching needs and future growth aspirations as well as its strong brand and identity within the Faculty and the MBA marketplace. The scheme is being designed around the principals of wellbeing and sustainability, to achieve WELL platinum, EPC A rating and BREEAM Excellent to deliver outstanding levels of sustainability.The proposed scheme is circa. 28,000m2 and located on a green field site, which is also a prime gateway location to the University campus. The intent is to have the building in occupation for the start of the academic term in 2029.Procurement Route:Two Stage D&BIndicative Procurement Dates:SQ Released 12 March 2025 ITT Issued 2 May 2025ITT Return 1 July 2025Contract Award 27 August 2025

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

4 February 2025


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.3) Additional information

The University wish to invite interested parties to a Supplier Engagement Day on the 26th February at 14:00-16:00, where the design team and end-users can showcase the concept design. If you are interested in the scheme, then please express interest at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick in the first instance. For further details on the Supplier Engagement Day and to confirm your attendance, please email Jade.flay@aecom.com and b.s.tsang@warwick.ac.uk. For any interim queries, please direct these via the clarification function on In-tend.