Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Wrexham University
Plas Coch, Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW
UK
Telephone: +44 1978293188
E-mail: a.staples@wrexham.ac.uk
Fax: +44 1978293188
NUTS: UKL23
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wrexham.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0288
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: University
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Design & Obtain Planning for New Student Accommodation, Plas Coch Campus, Wrexham (Pre-Construction Services Agreement)
Reference number: AS/PM/WU/CP/37
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University is seeking to procure a contract for a Contractor/Developer-led Design & Obtain Planning for New Student Accommodation, Plas Coch Campus, Wrexham (Pre-Construction Services Agreement).
Wrexham University are seeking to engage with a contractor/development partner, who will design and secure planning approval for much needed new purpose-built student accommodation on a designated site on the Plas Coch campus. The expected quantum of development is in the region of 322 -beds and associated ancillary facilities, with the capability of being built in more than one phase of development, subject to occupation and demand.
NB:The University are NOT looking to award a contract directly with Architectural Practices.
The scope of this procurement involves submitting planning application (in the name of Wrexham University) and obtaining Full Planning Approval for new-build student accommodation block at Wrexham University Plas Coch Campus.
The approved scheme must be
(a) deliverable/implementable, i.e. not the subject of unacceptable planning conditions or financial contributions, e.g. limits on occupation, personal to the applicant, onerous time-completion.
(b) satisfy the requirements of University Students, the Client, Institutional Funders and Accommodation Operators and
(c) be capable of being built in more than one phase.
Following the completion of this procurement, and presuming the University awards a contract (1st Procurement), and once the initial Design and Planning permission has been obtained, there will be a separate future procurement undertaken (2nd Procurement), and a new contract notice published on the Sell2Wales portal for the appointment of a Developer/Contractor Partner to Further Design, Build & Finance the New Student Accommodation with potentially the option to operate the scheme.
As the ‘initial design’ and ‘further design and delivery’ procurements will be separate exercises, the successful bidder for the 1st Procurement will be eligible to participate in the 2nd Procurement but there is, of course, no guarantee that any Developer/Contractor appointed pursuant to this 1st Procurement will be successful in the 2nd Procurement. However, for the avoidance of doubt, the successful bidder in the 1st Procurement will not be excluded from submitting a response to the 2nd Procurement.
The University has not yet decided on a funding model for the 2nd Procurement and therefore by submitting a response to this 1st Procurement, bidders acknowledge they are being evaluated purely on the quality of their initial design and not in relation to delivery under the University’s chosen funding model. The University will confirm the funding model as part of the 2nd Procurement and the design output from the 1st Procurement will be shared as part of the 2nd Procurement, and worked up as part of the further design and delivery under the 2nd procurement contract awarded.
The indicative estimated value for this PCSA stage including obtaining Planning Permission is 500,000 pounds sterling (inclusive of VAT). However, this is an estimated figure and may be lower or higher than the final contract value. Any budget provided as part of this procurement is intended to act as a guide only. The final budget will be allocated to this Contract as funded by the University and the Wrexham Gateway respectively. The disclosure of any guide budget is to provide bidders with an indication of the budget available. However, the University expects any Tenders to demonstrate value for money and where possible reduce this figure. The scope of the procurement intends to cover the requirements set out in this notice and the accompanying procurement documents, so this figure should be viewed as a guide rather than the final value.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
416 666.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000
45210000
45214400
45214700
71240000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL23
Main site or place of performance:
Wrexham, LL11 2AW
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University is seeking to procure a contract for Contractor / Development Partner led Design & Obtain Planning for New Student Accommodation, Plas Coch Campus, Wrexham (Pre-Construction Services Agreement)
The Contract Notice has been advertised on the Sell2Wales & Find a Tender Service websites and the process is being conducted under the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
The project will be procured using the JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) including a Schedule of Amendments.
The procurement process is expected to complete in November 2024 with the award of the PCSA.
While the estimated duration of the contract is one year, the procurement is intended to cover the period required to deliver the services set out in the procurement documents, so this may be longer than the estimated duration.
The detail of services and CPV codes are also indicative and contain the broad categorisation of services rather than exact particulars. Bidders should assume that the services actually required will also include extensions to related or ancillary services within each categorisation. The actual scope of services required may be narrower than that set out above.
To ensure sufficient interest in the contract is generated, the services are not being divided into lots.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
416 666.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
29/11/2024
End:
28/11/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Interested organisations are welcome to undertake a site visit through appointment only by contacting Paul Moran (Capital Projects Manager). Please contact p.moran@wrexham.ac.uk to book an appointment.
Please note all site visits must be completed before 5.00pm on 11th October 2024 and is subject to the diary availability of the Capital Projects Manager.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
The University is seeking tender bids from a Contractor / Development Partner led Multi Disciplinary Design Team, which can deliver the approved Design scheme and obtain planning consent that must satisfy the requirements of University Students, the Client, Institutional Funders and Accommodation Operators.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Contractor / Development Partner led Multi Disciplinary Design Team.
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
The appointed Contractor / Development Partner will be required to contract under a JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) 2016. Amendments to the contract are set out in the tender documents, which all bidders must accept.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
18/10/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
18/10/2024
Local time: 13:00
Place:
Online through Sell2Wales portal.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
The Tenders will be opened 1 hour after the Tender Return Deadline of 12.00pm (noon) on 18th October 2024.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The Overall Award Criteria for this procurement will be based on 30% Price and 70% Quality. Further details are set out in the ITT and Schedule 1 - Appendix 1a
Tender Validity needs to be for 90 days.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=144027.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(WA Ref:144027)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/08/2024