Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Chichester
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10007137
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://help.chi.ac.uk/cornerstone
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://help.chi.ac.uk/cornerstone
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
University of Chichester Project Cornerstone
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45210000 - Building construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The University is seeking to procure an experienced private sector partner to deliver on-campus student residences at both its Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses under a design, build, finance and operate agreement with an anticipated length of 50 years. Some existing stock will be transferred to the private sector partner as part of the arrangement.
It is the University's preference that the agreement will deliver an off-balance sheet transaction (or one that has minimal impact on the University's balance sheet).
The University's primary objective is to create new accommodation and to refurbish existing accommodation on both campuses to meet demand but most importantly provide an affordable, high-quality student and living experience.
Full details of the project are contained within the procurement documents.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £80,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45214700 - Construction work for halls of residence
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 70111000 - Development of residential real estate
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University will enter Competitive Dialogue with potential private sector partners who are shortlisted following the selection phase of the procurement and have demonstrated that they are able to support the University in a Design, Build, Financing and Operation (DBFO) project.
The University is seeking to select a private sector partner to structure and deliver an off-balance sheet transaction under a long-term concession. Interested parties will be invited to put proposals forward that consider:
1. A stock transfer and refurbishment of existing 593 on-campus beds at the University's Bognor Regis Campus (BRC) and Bishop Otter Campus (BOC)
2. Delivery of a 176-bed new build scheme at the University's Bognor Regis Campus.
3. Delivery of a new c. 266-bed scheme at Havenstoke Close to replace the up to 110 beds lost at BOC and 168 beds lost when the University relinquishes short-term off-campus leases.
4. Subject to commercial viability, retention by the University of all the student facing elements (soft FM, marketing, room booking, allocation, pastoral care, welfare support etc.) of operations and resident experience, such that the University remains the 'front door' for students.
5. Full transfer of demand risk on the student residences to the private sector partner with the University retaining the right to nominate up to 100% of the beds on an annual basis.
6. A rent setting mechanism and consultation process that meets the needs of students and investors, the University's comparator institutions, the local rental market and supports the funding and on/off campus structures.
7. Minimising the impact on the University's balance sheet.
8. Meeting the University's requirements around the design and quality of refurbishments and new build projects, in order to ensure a seamless, consistent approach between on and off- campus beds.
9. If commercially possible (balanced against the University's appetite for risk) delivering a Capital Receipt to the University at Financial Close, within the other constraints and requirements of the Project.
10. The potential to extend the partnership to meet future accommodation requirements. solution
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £80,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
636
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 3
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The University may wish to retain the option to include future phases as part of this procurement or to restructure the envisaged project.
two.2.14) Additional information
Variants include in relation to a bond/income strip funding solution
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Information will be provided in the tender documentation and the University reserves the right to use the dialogue process to examine different options within the overall scope.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Information is provided in the tender documents and the University reserves the right to use the dialogue process to examine different options within the overall scope.
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 August 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
19 September 2022
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom