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Published 22 May 2024, 16:00 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Citadels Project – University of Cumbria

Official notice

Authority: University of Cumbria (Education)

WorksCompetitive dialogue
Published estimate£55,000,000≈ £24m / year
Submissions closed 24 Jun 2024
Contract term 2 yrs 3 moends 31 Mar 2027 · starts 6 Jan 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

As part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal together with the Town Deal for Carlisle, funding has been allocated to bring a new purpose to the historic Citadels site in Carlisle through the creation of a new campus for the University of Cumbria ("the University").  The project is being led by the University working with Cumberland Council as a key partner.  The project comprises a mix of the refurbishment of existing heritage buildings, new buildings adjacent, and site-wide public realm improvements and will provide a new headquarters for the University in the heart of the City.

CPV: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Building alteration work · Construction work · Electrical installation work · Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment · Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings · Environmental engineering consultancy services · Fire-alarm system installation work · Floor-laying and covering, wall-covering and wall-papering work · Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work · Installation of doors and windows and related components · Joinery and carpentry installation work · +8 more

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1The University is seeking Bidders to participate in this procurement process to… 2 yrs 3 moPublished value£55,000,000

The University is seeking Bidders to participate in this procurement process to establish a contract for a Contractor (to deliver both design and build works and services), through the Competitive Dialogue process under article 30 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.     The project scope is set out in the documents available for download. In summary, the project encompasses c10,500 sqm. Within this total 800 sqm is in the Carlisle Business Exchange ("CBE") and 9,700 sqm of university space of new and refurbished University facilities within The Citadels area of Carlisle city centre, and is principally the design and construction of:  New University buildings for various academic uses, food and beverage areas, and car parking.  Refurbishment of the existing and retained Woolworths building refurbished and fully fitted out for use and redevelopment of the Grade 1 listed hospital wing and historic walls remain within the Citadels complex. Improved and upgraded pedestrian routes, public realms, landscaping, and connectivity with the nearby train station, The Citadels, and other city areas. All associated demolitions and infrastructure requirements. Atrium and landscaped courtyard spaces. Retention of the English Street façade architecture.

Contract period: 6 Jan 2025 – 31 Mar 2027 (2 yrs 3 mo)
Delivery: North West · Citadels, English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LU.
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    As set out in the SQ documentation

  • Economic & financial standing

    As set out in the SQ documentation

  • Technical & professional ability

    As set out in the SQ documentation

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Competitive dialogue
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
22 May 2024, 16:00 BST
Last source update
22 May 2024, 16:00 BST
Authority reference
24-22
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-016207
Classification (CPV)
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesBuilding alteration workConstruction workElectrical installation workElectrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipmentEngineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildingsEnvironmental engineering consultancy servicesFire-alarm system installation workFloor-laying and covering, wall-covering and wall-papering workHeating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
+10 moreInstallation of doors and windows and related componentsJoinery and carpentry installation work
Delivery area
North West (UKD12)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0469c8 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

As set out in the SQ documentation

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

N/A

Publisher note: The SQ documents are being made available to Applicants via the In-Tender portal from the date of issue of this Notice. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the In-Tend portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/   To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/  

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
24 Jun 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Participation fee
document
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

22 May 2024 → 6 Jan 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    22 May 2024, 16:00 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    24 Jun 2024, 12:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    23 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST
  4. Contract starts
    6 Jan 2025

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Cumbria

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HH  , Carlisle, North West, CA1 2HHContact email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • N/AReview body N/A

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.