QUB/2377/23 - iREACH (Institute of Research Excellence for Advanced Clinical Healthcare) Building Contractor

Part of the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) programme, this project is for the Construction of iREACH (Institute of Research Excellence for Advanced Clinical Healthcare), with the aim of extending capacity for clinical trials and have a wide-reaching public benefit.This tender exercise will follow the 2-stage restricted procedure. Economic Operators shortlisted at Stage 1: PQQ will then be invited to tender for Stage 2: ITT. The Site The iREACH project will include the construction of two new buildings split across two sites on the Lisburn Road in Belfast, close to the Queen’s campus and with part of the development being within the bounds of the Belfast City Hospital site.Site A: City Hospital Car Park• (Clinical Research Innovation Centre): will accommodate industry tenants, clinical trial setup infrastructure to undertake patient studies and the Health Innovation Hub. • This site is currently in the final stages of acquisition for development by Queen’s. • The site is currently a surface carpark with barrier access however a recent project by the Belfast Trust has resulted in installation of a significant water storage tank and associated infrastructure. Site B: Radius Housing Site • Site B (Translational Clinical Research Facility): will accommodate mainly office provision and Laboratory provision.• This site is currently in the final stages of acquisition for development by Queen’s. The expected scope of work for the Project includes, but is not limited to:• Medical Wards and associated support spaces• Laboratory spaces, clean rooms, specialist workshops and support spaces.• Provision of a Link Bridge between the Site A Building and Belfast City Hospital.• Staff office and support spaces.• Collaborative engagement & exhibition areas.• Services, delivery and loading/off-loading areas.• Car Parking & external landscaping.• Asbestos removal & Demolition.• For works, please refer to Project Brief (QUB IREACH Health – Project Brief) During the ECI stage the contractor may be instructed to undertake some early works which may include, but is not limited to:• Services Diversions• Soft Strip of existing buildingThe project is utilising the ‘Traditional Two Stage’ procurement methodology. The design has been developed by the Client. It will be the Economic Operator’s responsibility to finalise the detailed design for any Contractor Design Packages and construct the works. This will be undertaken in the following two stages following a competition:Stage 1: Pre-Construction PeriodThe Contractor will be appointed to engage with the Client’s design team to provide Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) to help with the finalisation of the detailed design and to review the Contractor Design Packages. The scope of services for this period are as outlined in Contract Data Part 1 (Z27) issued as part of this tender pack. Stage 2: Construction PeriodFollowing conclusion of all Stage 1 deliverables, the Contractor may be appointed to undertake the construction of the works.