Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Stranmillis University College
Stranmillis Road
BELFAST
BT9 5DY
Contact
CPD Procurement Operations Branch
construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2890816555
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
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://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
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
SUC3486420 - Stranmillis University College Integrated Consultant Team Framework 2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Stranmillis University College wishes to procure the services of suitably qualified and experienced consultants to establish a single-supplier, multi-discipline, Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) framework that they may require to assist in delivering a wide range of construction related works projects. The framework may be used as a comprehensive “one stop” consultancy solution or as a schedule of specialist elements which can be called off in isolation or any bespoke combination according to the University College’s need. The services to be provided are intended to give the University College access to Design, Procurement and Project Management Services capacity capable of taking projects through the full RIBA Work Plan Stages 0-7. The appointed ICT will be responsible for providing the technical and specialist services required to deliver specific projects and ensuring delivery of the required outputs.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Stranmillis College
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Stranmillis University College wishes to procure the services of suitably qualified and experienced consultants to establish a single-supplier, multi-discipline, Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) framework that they may require to assist in delivering a wide range of construction related works projects. The framework may be used as a comprehensive “one stop” consultancy solution or as a schedule of specialist elements which can be called off in isolation or any bespoke combination according to the University College’s need. The services to be provided are intended to give the University College access to Design, Procurement and Project Management Services capacity capable of taking projects through the full RIBA Work Plan Stages 0-7. The appointed ICT will be responsible for providing the technical and specialist services required to deliver specific projects and ensuring delivery of the required outputs.
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: £600,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Initial Contract Period is for 2 years. Contract may be extended for a further 2 periods of 1 year, up to a maximum of 4 years.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As described in he pre-qualification documents
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract shall be for an initial 2 year period with the option for two one year extensions at the Employer's discretion.
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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
Refer to PQQ documentation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Refer to PQQ documentation
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Refer to PQQ documentation
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Refer to PQQ documentation
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The Economic Operators’ performance on this Contract will be regularly monitored. as part of its contract management procedures, the Contracting Authority will use the Protocol for Managing Poor Supplier Performance contained in Procurement Guidance Note PGN 01/12 – Contract Management Principles and Procedures:. https://www.financeni.gov.uk/ publications/procurement-guidance-note-0112-contract-management-principles-and-procedures. . If an Economic Operator.. has. received more than one current Notice of Written Warning or a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance, the Contracting Authority, at its discretion, can consider an Economic Operator’s exclusion from future procurements, being undertaken on behalf of bodies.. covered. by the.. Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy (NIPP), for a minimum period of 12 months or 3 years respectively. A list of bodies subject to Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy can be viewed at: https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/listpublicbodies-whichnipublicprocurement-policy-applies.
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
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
7 May 2021
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
21 May 2021
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
Tender must be valid until: 7 September 2021
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
CPD, in its capacity as a central purchasing body, is managing this procurement procedure on behalf of the contracting authority which. is The Department of Environment and Rural Affairs.. . The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:. . i. to award one, some, all. or no Lots; . ii. not to award any contract/framework agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of. this notice or to cancel the procurement at any stage; and. iii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the. tendering competition. . and in no circumstances will the Authority be liable for any costs incurred by Economic Operators or Candidates.. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly at the sole risk of the Economic Operator or Candidate. participating in this procurement process. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract. indeed there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation. etc will be paid if a contract or framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Economic Operators should take part in this process. only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position..
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Department of Finance, Construction Procurement Delivery Procurement Operations Branch
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2890816555
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/contact
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
CPD will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day Standstill Period following. electronic notification (minimum of 15 calendar days for any other means of communication) to unsuccessful applicants of the award. decision.