Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Queen's University Belfast
Purchasing Office, University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN
Contact
Jackie Glackin
Telephone
+44 2890973026
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/
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
QUB/2377/23 - iREACH (Institute of Research Excellence for Advanced Clinical Healthcare) Building Contractor
Reference number
QUB/2377/23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45210000 - Building construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Part of the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) programme, this project is for the Construction of iREACH (Institute of Research Excellence for Advanced Clinical Healthcare), with the aim of extending capacity for clinical trials and have a wide-reaching public benefit. The iREACH project will include the construction of two new buildings split across two sites on the Lisburn Road in Belfast, close to the Queen’s campus and with part of the development being within the bounds of the Belfast City Hospital site. The project will also include demolition.This tender exercise will follow the 2-stage restricted procedure. Economic Operators shortlisted at Stage 1: PQQ will then be invited to tender for Stage 2: ITT. The project is utilising the ‘Traditional Two Stage’ procurement methodology. Stage 1: Pre-Construction Period. Stage 2: Construction Period.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £34,600,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
Main site or place of performance
Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Part of the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) programme, this project is for the Construction of iREACH (Institute of Research Excellence for Advanced Clinical Healthcare), with the aim of extending capacity for clinical trials and have a wide-reaching public benefit.This tender exercise will follow the 2-stage restricted procedure. Economic Operators shortlisted at Stage 1: PQQ will then be invited to tender for Stage 2: ITT. The Site The iREACH project will include the construction of two new buildings split across two sites on the Lisburn Road in Belfast, close to the Queen’s campus and with part of the development being within the bounds of the Belfast City Hospital site.Site A: City Hospital Car Park• (Clinical Research Innovation Centre): will accommodate industry tenants, clinical trial setup infrastructure to undertake patient studies and the Health Innovation Hub. • This site is currently in the final stages of acquisition for development by Queen’s. • The site is currently a surface carpark with barrier access however a recent project by the Belfast Trust has resulted in installation of a significant water storage tank and associated infrastructure. Site B: Radius Housing Site • Site B (Translational Clinical Research Facility): will accommodate mainly office provision and Laboratory provision.• This site is currently in the final stages of acquisition for development by Queen’s. The expected scope of work for the Project includes, but is not limited to:• Medical Wards and associated support spaces• Laboratory spaces, clean rooms, specialist workshops and support spaces.• Provision of a Link Bridge between the Site A Building and Belfast City Hospital.• Staff office and support spaces.• Collaborative engagement & exhibition areas.• Services, delivery and loading/off-loading areas.• Car Parking & external landscaping.• Asbestos removal & Demolition.• For works, please refer to Project Brief (QUB IREACH Health – Project Brief) During the ECI stage the contractor may be instructed to undertake some early works which may include, but is not limited to:• Services Diversions• Soft Strip of existing buildingThe project is utilising the ‘Traditional Two Stage’ procurement methodology. The design has been developed by the Client. It will be the Economic Operator’s responsibility to finalise the detailed design for any Contractor Design Packages and construct the works. This will be undertaken in the following two stages following a competition:Stage 1: Pre-Construction PeriodThe Contractor will be appointed to engage with the Client’s design team to provide Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) to help with the finalisation of the detailed design and to review the Contractor Design Packages. The scope of services for this period are as outlined in Contract Data Part 1 (Z27) issued as part of this tender pack. Stage 2: Construction PeriodFollowing conclusion of all Stage 1 deliverables, the Contractor may be appointed to undertake the construction of the works.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-010183
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
QUB/2377/23
Title
iREACH (Institute of Research Excellence for Advanced Clinical Healthcare) Building Contractor
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
John GRAHAM Construction Ltd
Hillsborough
Telephone
+44 2892689500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN08 - Newry, Mourne and Down
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £34,600,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £36,852,835.63
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Queen's University Belfast
University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN
Country
United Kingdom