Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Newcastle University
Newcastle University, King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Contact
Mrs Leigh Anderson
Telephone
+44 1912088618
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC22 - Tyneside
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
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/Login
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
NU/1639 The Procurement of a Development Partner
Reference number
DN515418
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 70322000 - Vacant-land rental or sale services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Newcastle University Developments Ltd is a subsidiary of Newcastle University. Newcastle University is a world leading research university working in partnership with Newcastle City Council, NHS trusts and local stakeholders to regenerate the 29 acre site of the former city General Hospital.
The University and Newcastle University Developments Ltd acquired 27 acres of the 29 acre site in April 2019 and since then have arrived at a clear Vision with accompanying objectives as to what they want to achieve on the Campus for Ageing & Vitality (CAV). The University intends to help people live longer and healthier lives by leveraging their international reputation for ageing research and by providing a range of accommodation solutions on CAV. The land to be regenerated by the Principal Development Partner is or will be under the ownership of Newcastle University Developments Ltd.
Building on the success of the Helix site and National Innovation Centres for Aging and Data, Newcastle University Developments Ltd (NUDL) are developing this site to be a world leading example of intergenerational living co-locating education, health and a spectrum of residential developments. Their vision is to help people live longer and healthier lives through their global leadership in ageing and research, providing innovative solutions for living, leisure, learning and employment from Newcastle, for the world.
Newcastle University, on behalf of the Newcastle Developments Ltd are looking to select their principal development partner.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Main site or place of performance
Newcastle upon Tyne
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope of the appointment is set out in the associated Development Brief document along with supporting information to the returnable questions below.
• Newcastle University Developments Ltd are seeking a long-term Partner to regenerate, and
create a destination site, with CAV.
• Increase land values over time with a phased development approach.
• Enable all aspects of the Vision, in particular the research aspirations of Newcastle University.
• Promote sustainability as a core element of the regeneration.
The estimated cost of the tender is from £35,000,000 to £60,000,000. These figures represent the range of the potential gross development cost. The wide range is due to the diverse mix of possible uses and densities based upon the business model and commercial consideration of Bidders proposals.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
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
Competitive dialogue
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
Originally published as:
Date
18 May 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
12 July 2021
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The University will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) within 30 days of knowledge or constructive knowledge of breach.