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.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
UoS - Civil and Structural Engineer Framework
Reference number
UOS/Civil and Structural Engineer Framework/0323
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University seeks to develop a framework agreement for Civil and Structural Engineer Consultancy services.It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Framework. A typical schedule of services required can be found in Appendix F.Estimated value of this framework is :- £300kFor 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 25% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation.The framework will run for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further two years in annual increments.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.Ex
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: £375,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
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 Civil and Structural Engineer Consultancy services.It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Framework. A typical schedule of services required can be found in Appendix F.Estimated value of this framework is :- £300kFor 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 25% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation.The framework will run for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further two years in annual increments.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative / Weighting: 55
Cost criterion - Name: Costs / Weighting: 45
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 funds from 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 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
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: 2023/S 000-021916
Section five. Award of contract
Title
University of Sunderland - Civil and Structural Engineer Framework
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 October 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BGP Consulting LTD – Trading as Billinghurst George & Partners
1st Floor, Wellington House, Wellington Court
Stockton on Tees
TS18 3TA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
National registration number
08935889
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Narro Associates
Orchard Brae House, 30 Queensferry Road
Edinburgh
EH4 2HS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
National registration number
SC237904
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sutcliffe Projects Ltd
18-20 Harrington Street
Liverpool
L2 9QA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
National registration number
4287238
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £375,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £375,000
Section six. Complementary information
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