Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Department of Education NI
Strule Programme Management Rathgale House Ballo Road
Bangor
BT19 7PR
construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2890816555
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Lisanelly Shared Educational Campus Phase 2 (Strule) — Services Contract for an Integrated Consultant Team
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71540000 - Construction management services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Omagh, Northern Ireland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
Department of Education (DE), the Contracting Authority is delivering what was known as the Lisanelly (and now known as the Strule) Shared Education Campus. This is a landmark project providing a bespoke state of the art facility to deliver post primary school education in Omagh. The Strule Programme involves the relocation of 5 post primary schools and 1 special school in Omagh onto one purpose built campus site with shared facilities incorporating sports, the arts, media, home economics, design and technology. . The programme has a complex stakeholder matrix which requires a comprehensive stakeholder management plan. Phase 1 of Strule entailed the delivery of the Arvalee Special School. Phase 2 will encompass the relocation of the 5 post primary schools onto the campus, the provision of sports/leisure facilities, the provision of a shared educational centre and other associated facilities and site development works over c.140 acres. The estimated construction works value at the outset was in the order of GBP 150 000 000. . DE sought to appoint (and did appoint) an Economic Operator to provide the services of a Project Management led Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) for Phase 2 of Strule to include, architecture, cost management, engineering and other associated construction professionals in related disciplines. The ICT was required to develop the existing exemplar design for the campus to RIBA plan of work 2013 Stage 3, to undertake associated studies and surveys and to acquire necessary planning permissions. The ICT was to provide a Technical Advisory role for the development of the Employer's Requirements, procurement and contract management of an Integrated Supply Team (IST) for number of separate construction packages..
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
101
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2016/S 006-007182
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
7182-2016
Title
Lisanelly Shared Educational Campus (Strule) Phase 2 — Services Contract for an Integrated Consultant Team
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
20 November 2015
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
WYG
1 Locksley Business Park, Montgomery Road
Belfast
BT6 9UP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
WYG
Belfast
BT69UP
Telephone
+44 2890706000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £5,223,600
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
CPD Procurement Operations
303 Airport Road
Belfast
BT422DT
Construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
RICS Dispute Resolution Service
12 Great George Street,
London
SW1P 3AD
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
CPD Procurement Operations
303 Airport Road
Belfast
BT422DT
Construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 71540000 - Construction management services
seven.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Omagh,Northern Ireland
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
(nature and quantity of works, supplies or services)
Department of Education (DE), the Contracting Authority is delivering what was known as the Lisanelly (and now known as the Strule) Shared Education Campus. This is a landmark project providing a bespoke state of the art facility to deliver post primary school education in Omagh. The Strule Programme involves the relocation of 5 post primary schools and 1 special school in Omagh onto one purpose built campus site with shared facilities incorporating sports, the arts, media, home economics, design and technology.
The programme has a complex stakeholder matrix which requires a comprehensive stakeholder management plan. Phase 1 of Strule entailed the delivery of the Arvalee Special School. Phase 2 will encompass the relocation of the 5 post primary schools onto the campus, the provision of sports/leisure facilities, the provision of a shared educational centre and other associated facilities and site development works over c.140 acres. The estimated construction works value at the outset was in the order of GBP 150 000 000.
DE sought to appoint (and did appoint) an Economic Operator to provide the services of a Project Management led Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) for Phase 2 of Strule to include, architecture, cost management, engineering and other associated construction professionals in related disciplines. The ICT was required to develop the existing exemplar design for the campus to RIBA plan of work 2013 Stage 3, to undertake associated studies and surveys and to acquire necessary planning permissions. The ICT was to provide a Technical Advisory role for the development of the Employer's Requirements, procurement and contract management of an Integrated Supply Team (IST) for number of separate construction packages.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
120
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£9,285,835
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
WYG
1 Locksley Business Park, Montgomery Road
Belfast
BT69UP
Telephone
+44 2890706000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
During the management of this contact it has been necessary to administer a number of variations associated with design, planning, contamination and ordnance management. Given the complex stakeholder arrangements, the programme for the agreement and approvals of the developed design was prolonged. Significant statutory consultation was also required in completing the reserved matters planning application. Areas of unforeseen contamination on the site had to be addressed in a controlled manner to render the site fit for use which included the management of a significant amount of concealed ordnance. These matters required the ICT to carry out additional investigations and supervision of all the necessary works and over a longer period than originally anticipated.
Variations to the contact have also been necessary for extended supervision of the enabling works contract which experienced significant delay due to unforeseen ground conditions. The ICT’s supervision role has been modified to encompass the extended duration of these works.
The procurement exercise for the Main Works Contract has also experienced unprecedented issues. These resulted in the Contracting Authority suspending the Main Works Contract procurement in February 2018. It then undertook a reappraisal of the business case and procurement strategy, which required Executive and Ministerial consideration prior to implementation. This process was prolonged due to the collapse of the Stormont Executive, and later the impact of Covid-19.
The Contracting Authority commenced a new competition in December 2021, to identify a suitable contractor to carry out the construction works. Although assisting the Contracting Authority to procure an IST was part of the ICT’s original contract, the need to commence a second fresh IST procurement resulted in the ICT having to provide additional services. The Main Works Contract has now been entered into and the ICT will be required to manage and supervise the works to completion. The scope of ICT services for management of the Main Works Contract is largely as per the ICT’s original contract, although some adjustment will be necessary to accommodate the time shift from the initial programme for delivery of the project.
All modifications to date are considered to be permitted by reg.72 PCR.
All modifications are considered to be permitted by reg.72 PCR and the below modifications are considered to be permitted by reg.72(1)(b):
Inflation adjustment to completion £1,170,840.28
Contingency £415,000.
This notice is therefore also notice of these two modifications as per reg.72(3)
None of the modifications to the contract exceeds 50% of the value of the original contract.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire.
Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor:
As set out above, additional work was required to complete various elements of the contract.
As a result a modification to the contract is required to allow for the completion of the contract in line with the original Scope of Service for the procurement.
A change of ICT at this crucial stage of project delivery would cause;
• significant inconvenience;
• substantial duplication of costs;
• a difficult, costly and time-consuming process for another economic operator to take on the design work;
• loss of project knowledge;
• delays for a new ICT to get familiar with the project;
• delays to the Main Works Contract;
• increased costs of delivery;
• impact on political and stakeholder confidence and agreements.
• requirement to reappraise financial and budget approvals that have been granted by the Executive.
Additional delays are contrary to the public interest. The regeneration of the subject schools has widespread cross-community support.
Please refer to VEAT Notice Annex D Part 3.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £7,699,994.97
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £9,285,835.25