Planning

Provision of Architect for the Charles Huang Advanced Technology & Innovation Centre (CH-ATIC) (RIBA Stages 0-7)

  • University of Strathclyde

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-037727

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04294b

Published 21 December 2023, 3:40pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Strathclyde

McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street

Glasgow

G1 1XQ

Contact

Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager

Email

kenneth.carlin@strath.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM82 - Glasgow City

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.strath.ac.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from 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 Architect for the Charles Huang Advanced Technology & Innovation Centre (CH-ATIC) (RIBA Stages 0-7)

Reference number

UOS-30807-2023

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

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to establish a Contract for the Provision of Architect for the Charles Huang Advanced Technology & Innovation Centre (CH-ATIC) (RIBA Stages 0-7) (UOS-30807-2023) at the University of Strathclyde.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £549,016

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71200000 - Architectural and related services
  • 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
  • 71220000 - Architectural design services
  • 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance

University of Glasgow.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The building to be known as the Charles Huang Advanced Technology & Innovation Centre (CH-ATIC) is located on John Street, bounded by the Royal College Building to the south, the Thomas Graham Building on the north, and the James Weir Building behind, and was formerly used as the University of Strathclyde Students' Association (USSA) Building. Originally constructed with 8 levels plus a mezzanine at level 8, and a rooftop apartment in the late 1950s, the building was further extended to the side and rear in the 1970s. The existing GIFA is 5,535m2. Having a poor thermal performance, the building will be designed to EnerPHit standard. BREEAM Excellent is also currently a University minimum standard, and WELL (Silver) accreditation is anticipated. The CH-ATIC Building will be a mixed-use, flexible building that is being created as a hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration by a thriving community of companies, researchers and innovation support organisations.

Design is expected to commence around May 2024 to achieve a planning application in Autumn 2024, and a building warrant application around November/December 2024. RIBA Stage 5 is expected to run from Spring 2025 to Summer 2026. It should also be noted that this appointment / Architect role, will include interior design, Passivhaus design and and also require engagement with sub-consultants such as a Fire Engineer, Acoustician, and the Passivhaus/EnerPHit certifier.

two.2.14) Additional information

Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

19 January 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The University of Strathclyde may conduct further market engagement with interested parties. As such, all interested parties must register their interest no later than 12 noon on the 12 January 2024.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=753835.

(SC Ref:753835)