Scope
Reference
WMPF002
Description
West Midlands Pension Fund (the Authority) is one of the UK's largest pension funds, originally formed by West Midlands County Council and now working in partnership with seven metropolitan district councils and over 800 employers providing public services across the West Midlands region. City of Wolverhampton Council is the Administering Authority for the Fund under the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013, and have delegated the responsibility for the management of the Fund to the Pensions Committee and the Director of Pensions, and established a Local Pensions Board to assist in governance of the Fund.
The fund is focused on delivering value to customers, developing services to enable pension members to plan for their retirement and supporting employers in delivering cost-effective benefits to their employees. They seek to invest responsible to generate long-term defined benefits and drive positive change including in aspects of social, environmental and governance to create long-term sustainability to the Funds people, and to the planet.
This opportunity is to support the Authority in the development of a real estate opportunity at 1 Rivergate in Bristol. The Architect shall be expected to support the Authority with coordination of the design team, act as the lead designer, provide innovative design solutions, collaborate with the contractor, advise on risk, supporting on championing environmental goals and communicating with the wider team to draw together the project.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,250,000 excluding VAT
- £2,700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 July 2025 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years, 5 months, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
Pending estimated construction design and options appraisal
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
Contract locations
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 June 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial price | Based upon cost for the services returned |
Cost | 40.00% |
| Company history, organisation, and experience | Questions in regard to company structure, experience, capacity and personnel as referred to in the ITT. |
Quality | 16.00% |
| Management/Design Approach & Risk | Questions on approach to risk, programme and innovation as set out in the ITT. |
Quality | 16.00% |
| Environmental, social and governance | Questions on equality, wellness, environmental credentials and carbon as set out in the ITT |
Quality | 16.00% |
| Communication and management | Questions on communication and collaboration as set out in the ITT |
Quality | 12.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
Invoices shall be uploaded to an online service by the supplier.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Avoidance of market distortion
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=600592
The enclosed is the full tender pack incorporating the terms, scope of services, commercial schedule, and invitation to tender including the scoring criteria.
Contracting authority
West Midlands Pension Fund
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPVW-9977-PZZP
19 Wolverhampton Interchange
Wolverhampton
WV1 1LD
United Kingdom
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government