Scope
Description
Chelmsford City Council (CCC) is undertaking the development of a new cemetery and crematorium at land north of Bakers Lane, Chelmsford. The site has been assessed for feasibility, and terms have been agreed with the landowner.
CCC is now seeking to appoint a Design Team to deliver design services up to the discharge of planning conditions (RIBA Stage 3+). Please note, projected value figure of £215k is inclusive of VAT and is only an estimate. The estimated value excluding VAT is £180,000. Tenders are expected to provide costings exclusive of VAT.
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Total value (estimated)
- £180,000 excluding VAT
- £215,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 June 2025 to 30 November 2026
- 1 year, 5 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 May 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 May 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical/Quality Criteria | Long criteria description |
Quality | 70% |
| Price Criteria | Long criteria description |
Price | 30% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Chelmsford City Council is subject to the English Devolution White Paper which will lead to local government re-organisation potentially during the term of this contract. This risk is defined as a known unknown risk as we do not yet understand the implications of that potential re-organisation.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Chelmsford City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRZ-1467-WNJW
Civic Centre, Duke Street
Chelmsford
CM1 1JE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government