Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Sutton
Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way
Sutton
SM1 1EA
Contact
George McCullough
george.mccullough@sutton.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2087705000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Sutton Works Operator
Reference number
DN487016
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The London Borough of Sutton (LBS) sought to partner with an innovative workspace operator to design and deliver a vibrant managed workspace in Sutton Town Centre.
The project which is currently known as Sutton Works, will be delivered in the vacant parts of the former BHS store at 140 Sutton High Street which the Council purchased in October 2019.
The vacant parts arranged over part ground, part 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors extend to approximately 35,000 sq. ft GIA.
The appointed operator is responsible for the design, delivery and management of the workspace. At all stages the operator will work closely with the Council and its funding bid key stakeholders
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: £5,800,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The London Borough of Sutton (LBS), has a hugely ambitious plan to regenerate Sutton Town Centre. Developing new forms of workspace to replace space lost to permitted development is a key pillar of our regeneration ambition as we look to increase the economic vitality of the high street and take advantage of the London Cancer Hub (LCH) development https://www.londoncancerhub.org/.
LBS is actively investing to diversify the Town Centre and in October 2019, completed the purchase of 140 high street. This former BHS department store is now occupied by H&M over the majority of the ground and part first floors.
The building contains an additional c.35 000 ft2 (GIA) of vacant space which has been stripped to a shell condition. Comprising both former shop floor and storage areas, the vacant parts benefit from excellent ceiling heights and offer a fantastic opportunity for repurposing to an innovative workspace.
The project represents a unique opportunity for a dynamic operator who has experience of delivering regeneration focused projects to partner with the Council. The Sutton Works project is backed by the GLA’s good growth fund and the strategic investment pot (SIP) business rates retention scheme.
Sutton Works will have a transformational regeneration effect on the Town Centre and be recognised as the most creative and innovative refurbishment of a former BHS store.
The building occupies a prominent central position on Sutton High Street and is located 0.3 miles from Sutton Station. Directly opposite is the Council owned Times Square car park.
Sutton Station benefits from Southern and Thameslink services with regular trains to Central London. It is also connected to the affluent surrounding Surrey commuter belt.
London Victoria (29 min), London Bridge (32 min), London Blackfriars (38 min), City Thameslink (40 min), St Pancras International (47 min).
There is easy access to the Northern Line via Morden Underground Station which is 2.9 miles from the building and serviced via bus (15 minutes).
The vacant parts of the building that will form Sutton Works, are arranged over part ground, part first, second and third floors. There is also a redundant plant room on the fourth floor and two large flat roof areas.
The total floor space currently available within the building is approximately 35 000 ft2 (3 250 m2) GIA. The building has an extremely large footprint which offers opportunities to extend the accommodation. Extending and reconfiguring the building will be explored with the appointed operator during the design stage of the project.
Please note that V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract - this is the date that the preferred bidder was notified of LB Sutton's intention to award the contract after the standstill period was concluded.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / 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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 157-384624
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
DN487016
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 May 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
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: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oru Space
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,800,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
Royal Court of Justice, The Strand
London
WC1A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom