SBC0221 Design and Build Modular Multi Storey Car Park Railway North

SBC is looking to appoint a Specialist Design and Build Contractor that has extensive experience in modular decked car parks, as their partner to design and construct a new Multi Storey Car Park ("MSCP") on part of the existing grade North Station Car Park.The Stevenage Central Framework identifies the need for the provision of a new MSCP to support the growth and expansion within the town, to help create a vibrant and thriving town centre. Stevenage’s location just 25 miles from London and key transport hubs, makes getting to and from the town quick and easy. Stevenage is listed as one of the top 10 most affordable commuter towns in the UK and commuters take advantage of trains into London every eight minutes during rush hour with some journeys taking just 19 minutes.The Local Plan (Policy TC4: Station Gateway Major Opportunity Area) identifies the need for new Multi-Storey Car Parking, specifically including the following principles: At least one multi-storey car park and cycle parking plus drop-off space to specifically serve train customers. High quality landmark gateway environment to create a positive image of Stevenage for all rail visitors.This project seeks to enhance the quality of the existing car park provision for those using cycling and vehicle and motorcycle parking facilities, integrated with use of the station and bus interchange. The new MSCP will be designed modern requirements and, have integrated climate change and sustainable transport measures such as quality and accessible cycle parking, electric vehicle charging and utilise technology to maximise parking capacity.Scope This project aims to design and construct a new MSCP as more fully described in the ITT Project Brief Appendix, considering factors such as: Land – Area available on the Railway North site, and how best to align a new MSCP with the other identified mixed uses for the site  Spaces - Number of car park spaces required to be increased from current 330 at grade on the site to Minimum 600 spaces up to approx. 700 to be determined by Contractors. Connectivity – Adjacency to the train station Transport - Impact on the external road network of the increased traffic numbers generated by the car park. Premium Commercial Offerings - The provision of car and cycle parking Sustainability – Renewable Technological features such as electric charging points. A two-stage tender process is being adopted as described more fully in the ITT and supporting documents. Stage 1 – Invitation to TenderBidders will be requested to provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), priced Preliminaries and Pre-Construction Design and other Services, overheads and profit.  Stage 2 – Pre-Construction Service AgreementThe successful Contractor would be appointed under a Pre-Construction Service Agreement ("PCSA") to prepare a design from initial design stage to RIBA stage 3 and negotiate a Design and Build Construction ContractOrganisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.