Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Barrow in Furness Borough Council
Barrow Town Hall, Duke Street
Barrow in Furness
LA14 2LD
Contact
Mr Jamie Muir
Telephone
+44 1229876410
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD1 - Cumbria
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=351fe44f-316f-ed11-811c-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=351fe44f-316f-ed11-811c-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Barrow Housing Market Renewal
Reference number
DN645213
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Barrow Borough Council are seeking to appoint qualified consultants to design energy efficiency and aesthetic improvements to 279 residential terraced properties in Barrow Town Centre. The preferred consultant will act as the Principal designer and oversee the project through all RIBA Stages until completion on site and handover.
These deliverables need to be completed to no later than the 1st March 2025.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD1 - Cumbria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The project’s investment objectives are:
• Improvement of conditions of housing and commercial stock in Barrow
• Delivery of more energy efficient homes
• Positive health and wellbeing impacts for the households of improved properties
The Council also has the following objectives for the delivery of the services:
• Undertaken in a spirit of collaboration and co-operation
• Completed in good time
• Reflective of the professionalism of a competent consultant
• Focused on measurable outcomes that benefit the users
• Consistent with the corporate objectives of the Council
• Transparent, fair and honest
• Flexible and responsive to changing service needs
• Focused on enhancing outcomes for users whilst improving service efficiency.
Surveys on the properties to inform scheme design - Undertake site visits and all surveys required to inform the scheme designs and de-risk the programme.
Produce RIBA 1 and 2 designs scheme costings, programme and risk register
Engagement events with residents - Produce RIBA 1 and 2 designs for the proposed site improvements. These should be utilised to inform the scheme cost estimate, programme and risk register. They should also be utilised to seek support from private home owners to enable the works to be successfully delivered.
Produce RIBA 3 designs, scheme costings, programme and risk register
Further engagement event with residents and supporting the Council in securing permissions from residents to undertake the works - Produce RIBA 3 designs for the proposed site improvements. These should be utilised to inform the scheme cost estimate, programme and risk register. They should also be utilised to seek support from private home owners to enable the works to be successfully delivered, prior to the planning application being submitted (if required).
Produce all necessary planning/building control applications and associated support documentation - Secure all necessary statutory consents to enable the works to proceed.
Produce RIBA 4 designs and produce Site and Works information to enable a contractor to be procured (NEC Option A or B). This should include final scheme costings, programme and a quantified risk register - Produce detailed designs for the proposed site improvements. These should be utilised to inform the scheme cost estimate, programme and risk register. They should also form the basis for the works information and associated site information which will form part of a NEC Construction Contract (either Option A or B).
Provide the Council with Project supervision during the works - Provide the Council with on site project supervision throughout the works contract.
Take on the role of PD throughout all RIBA Stages - The preferred consultant will take on the role of PD throughout the commission.
Proactively address defects on site - The preferred consultant will support the Council in addressing all site defects both during and after the construction works are completed.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
25
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: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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
9 January 2023
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
11 January 2023
Local time
2:00pm
Place
E-Procurement - Tender Opening will be conducted online.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
In accordance with internal Procurement Practices tender opening will be conducted by the Committee Admin (Democratic Services).
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
Barrow Borough Council
Barrow-in-Furness
Country
United Kingdom