Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
SWINDON
SN2 1FL
Contact
Rhedyn Griffiths
Telephone
+44 1793867005
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Public Procurement
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CON19013 - BAS AIMP Phase 2 and Future Phases: Design and Build Construction Services Contract
Reference number
CON19013
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
BAS is an institute of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) which is an executive non-departmental public body funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). BAS also provides the UK presence in the British Antarctic Territory; a role BAS undertakes on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Both NERC and BAS form a part of the UKRI.
The tender is for the procurement of a supplier to provide design and build support to BAS (the Client) in the delivery of a wide range of construction projects required to support BAS' operations and science delivery at the five research stations. The framework agreement is for a period of 10 years.
The supplier shall be appointed under an NEC4 framework contract. Individual time charge orders and work orders will be contracted under suitable NEC contracts, for example PSSC for design works, and ECC for construction works.
See Section I.3) for access to procurement documentation.
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: £500,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45235200 - Runway construction works
- 45241500 - Wharf construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Main site or place of performance
Rothera, Signy, Bird Island, King Edward Point - Antarctic.
Please refer to the tender documentation for full details of place of performance.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), wishes to establish a framework agreement for construction partner services for the Antarctic infrastructure modernisation programme (AIMP) future phases.
UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the 'Regulations').
This is a works framework agreement being procured under the open OJEU procedure regulations.
The tender is for the procurement of a supplier to provide design and build support to BAS (the Client) in the delivery of a wide range of construction projects required to support BAS' operations and science delivery at the five research stations. The framework agreement is for a period of 10 years. The contracting authority shall be UKRI.
The supplier shall be appointed under an NEC4 framework contract. Individual time charge orders and work orders will be contracted under suitable NEC contracts, for example PSSC for design works, and ECC for construction works.
UKRI/NERC/BAS have appointed a technical advisor (TA), Ramboll, on a 10 years framework agreement arrangement to provide technical, environmental, cost and commercial advisory services to the AIMP. The supplier will be working in a collaborative partnership with UKRI/NERC/BAS and the Technical Advisor (TA) to deliver the AIMP. There is no contractual relationship between the TA and the supplier.
The full scope of projects that shall be undertaken during the framework agreement period is not known, and therefore no guarantee can be given as to the actual amount or type of work that may be ordered during the framework contract period.
However, a series of potential projects have been identified and, subject to confirmation of funding, may require design and build services by the supplier. These include:
Phase 2 Tranche 1
• Rothera runway refurbishment and possible extension;
• Hangar upgrade or replacement;
• Energy efficiency, renewables and sustainability projects proof of concept.
Phase 2 Tranche 2
• Rothera new accommodation block;
• Upgrade Rothera waste management facility;
• Energy efficiency, renewables and sustainability projects (Phase 1).
Phase 2 Tranche 3
• King Edward Point master planning, upgrade and replacement (Phase 1);
• Signy master planning, upgrade and replacement;
• Energy efficiency, renewables and sustainability projects (Phase 2).
Phase 3
• East Station replacement;
• Rothera new marine facility;
• King Edward Point upgrade and replacement (Phase 2);
• Bird Island master planning, upgrade and replacement.
Others
• Site services upgrade;
• Rothera Point operational improvements;
• Halley VI decommissioning and replacement;
• New build fuel storage (various locations);
• Rothera site services upgrade;
• Rothera operational improvements;
• Various demolition works.
Given the wide-ranging nature of the projects identified to date, it is essential that the Supplier shall be able to provide a broad scope of work services.
A brief summary of the requirements has been provided above, please ensure you review all additional appendices for full details of this framework agreement.
All additional appendices can be found in the stage one: overview section of the Delta eSourcing Portal. See Section I.3) for access to procurement documentation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 75
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 180-435802
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CON19013
Title
CON19013 - BAS AIMP Phase 2 and Future Phases: Design and Build Construction Services Contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BAM Nuttall Limited
St James House, Knoll Road, Camberley
Surrey
GU15 3XW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ25 - West Surrey
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: £500,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts).
Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.
As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.
The contracting authority expressly reserves the right:
(i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
(ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders.
How to apply
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register.
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Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 982R23BYPB
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Shared Business Services Limited
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Telephone
+44 1793867005
Country
United Kingdom