Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
3rd Floor Edinburgh Building Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Contact
Ian Millington
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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
Provision of Principal Designer Framework for the University of Sunderland
Reference number
UOS/Principal Designer Framework/0921
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University seek to develop a framework agreement for the following consultancy service:-Principal Designer, with technical author role (where required)It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Principal Designer framework.Estimated value of this framework is :- £75k per annumFor the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 30% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation.The framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further year.Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.Expressions of interest and tend
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £325,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Main site or place of performance
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, and Canary Wharf, London, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University seeks to develop a framework agreement for the following consultancy service:- Principal Designer, with technical author role (where required) It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Principal Designer framework. Estimated value of this framework is :- £75k per annum For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 30% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation. The framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
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: £325,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Various projects funded by EU
two.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated that some projects may be part or fully funded by external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potential research bodies, etc.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
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
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
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Not applicable
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
17 December 2021
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 December 2021
Local time
5:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Sunderland
3rd Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Sunderland
3rd Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
University of Sunderland
3rd Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom