Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
5th Floor Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Contact
Ian Millington
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
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
Fire Strategy Consultant Framework for the University of Sunderland
Reference number
UOS/Fire Strategy Consultant Framework/1123
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University seeks to develop a framework agreement for Fire Strategy Consultancy services.It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Framework. The specification can be found in Appendix F.Estimated value of this framework is :- £125k per annumFor the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 25% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation.The framework will run for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further one year.Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.Expressions of interest and tender documents are ava
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: £600,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, and Canary Wharf, London, UK
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Fire Strategy Consultant Framework for the University of Sunderland
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that some projects may be part or fully funded by external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potential research bodies, etc.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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: 2024/S 000-000667
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fire Strategy Consultant Framework for the University of Sunderland
Title
Fire Strategy Consultant Framework for the University of Sunderland
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
B-First Fire Safety
Suite 22 The Rufus Centre
Flitwick
MK45 1AH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH24 - Bedford
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PartB Group Ltd
Pera Business Park Nottingham Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 0PB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rider Levett Bucknall UK Limited
11A Platform New Station Street
Leeds
LS1 4JB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
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: £500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Sunderland
5th Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Sunderland
5th Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom