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Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2017/S 004-005808/EN)
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: EU
Type of bid required: Mixed global and partial bid

Contract notice
Services
Directive 2004/18/EC
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name addresses and contact point(s):
University of Sunderland
2nd Floor Edinburgh Building Chester Road
Sunderland
Postal code: SR1 3SD
United Kingdom
For the attention of: Peter Cogan
Phone: +44 1915152470
Internet Address(es):
General address of the contracting authority:
Electronic access to information:
Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate:
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2) Type of the contracting authority:
Body governed by public law
I.3) Main activity: Education
I.4) Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities/entities:
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: Yes
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
Postal code: NE1 7RU
United Kingdom
Teesside University
Tees Valley
Middlesbrough
Postal code: TS1 3BX
United Kingdom
Northumbria University
Sutherland Building
Tyne and Wear
Postal code: NE1 8ST
United Kingdom

Section II: Object of the contract:
II.1) Description:
II.1.1) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority/entity:
UOS/Construction Consultancy/1116.
II.1.2) Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance:
Services
Service category No 27: Other services
Nuts code: UKC23
II.1.3) Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS):
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement:
II.1.4) Information on framework agreement:
Framework agreement with several operators
Duration of the framework agreement in months: 45
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 3 900 000 and 5 070 000 GBP
II.1.5) Short description of the specific contract:
Following on from the success of previous frameworks and to support the University aspirations going forward, The University seek to develop framework agreements for the following consultancy services
1.Project Management.
2.BIM Information Manager.
3.BIM Lead.
4.Principal Designer, with technical author role where required.
It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Project Management and Principal Designer frameworks respectively with a single appointment to the BIM Information Manager framework and a single appointment for the BIM Lead framework.
II.1.6) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV): 71000000, 71300000, 71310000, 71540000, 71541000, 71241000, 71242000, 71248000
II.1.7) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): NO
II.1.8) Lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes. Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
II.1.9) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: NO
II.2) Quantity or scope of the contract:
II.2.1) Total quantity or scope:
The University seeks to appoint 4 frameworks for the provision of:-
1. Project Management / Value 300 000 GBP
2. Principal Designer with technical author (where required) / Value 100 000 GBP
3 BIM Information Manager & 4. BIM Lead.
The estimated value of the BIM commissions is approximately 100 000 GBP
Estimated values for Newcastle / Northumbria / Teeside are as follows:-
Teeside University
It is envisaged that the Teeside University requirement will be broadly similar to the University of Sunderland.
Over the proposed life of the framework Newcastle University’s current plans would suggest the following commissions may be awarded:-
—Project Management — 6No commissions amounting to approximately 1 050 000 GBP in fees
—Principal Designer — 11No commissions amounting to approximately 175 000 GBP in fees
—BIM commissions — 6No commissions amounting to approximately 225 000 GBP in fees
Northumbria University
It is envisaged that the Northumbria University requirement will be broadly similar to Newcastle University.
For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 30 % of the anticipated spend for University of Sunderland and all organisations listed above.
The frameworks will be for 45 months including extensions.
Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.
II.2.2) Information about options:
Options:no
II.2.3) Information about renewals:
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.3) Duration of the contract or time limit for completion:
Duration in months: 45 (from the award of the contract)
Information about lots
Lot No: 1; Lot title: Project Managers
1) Short description: Following on from the success of previous frameworks and to support the University aspirations going forward, The University seek to develop framework agreements for the following consultancy services1.Project Management.It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Project Management Framework.
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV): 71000000,71541000,71300000,71310000,71241000,71242000,71248000,71540000
3) Quantity or scope:
The University seeks to appoint a framework for the provision of:-1. Project Management / Value 300 000.The framework will be for 45 months including extensions.It is envisaged that the Teeside University requirement will be broadly similar to the University of Sunderland.Over the proposed life of the framework Newcastle University’s current plans would suggest the following commissions may be awarded:-Project Management — 6No commissions amounting to approximately 1 050 000 GBP in feesIt is envisaged that the Northumbria University requirement will be broadly similar to Newcastle University.Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.

4) Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion:
Duration in months: 45 (from the award of the contract)
5) Additional information about lots:

Lot No: 2; Lot title: BIM Information Manager
1) Short description: Following on from the success of previous frameworks and to support the University aspirations going forward, The University seek to develop framework agreements for the following consultancy services2.BIM Information Manager.It is envisaged that the BIM Information Manager framework will be a single appointment.
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV): 71000000,71300000,71310000,71540000,71541000,71241000,71242000,71248000
3) Quantity or scope:
The University seeks to appoint a framework for the provision of:-2. BIM Information Manager / Value 100 000.(Combined spend with BIM Lead)The framework will be for 45 months including extensions.It is envisaged that the Teeside University requirement will be broadly similar to the University of Sunderland.Over the proposed life of the framework Newcastle University’s current plans would suggest the following commissions may be awarded:-BIM commissions — 6No commissions amounting to approximately 225 000 GBP in feesIt is envisaged that the Northumbria University requirement will be broadly similar to Newcastle University.Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.

4) Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion:
Duration in months: 45 (from the award of the contract)
5) Additional information about lots:

Lot No: 3; Lot title: BIM Lead
1) Short description: Following on from the success of previous frameworks and to support the University aspirations going forward, The University seek to develop framework agreements for the following consultancy services3.BIM LeadIt is envisaged that the BIM Lead framework will be a single appointment.
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV): 71000000,71300000,71310000,71540000,71541000,71241000,71242000,71248000
3) Quantity or scope:
The University seeks to appoint a framework for the provision of:-Lot 3. BIM Lead / Value 100 000.(Combined spend with BIM Information Manager)The framework will be for 45 months including extensions.It is envisaged that the Teeside University requirement will be broadly similar to the University of Sunderland.Over the proposed life of the framework Newcastle University’s current plans would suggest the following commissions may be awarded:BIM commissions — 6No commissions amounting to approximately 225 000 GBP in fees.It is envisaged that the Northumbria University requirement will be broadly similar to Newcastle University.Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.

4) Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion:
Duration in months: 45 (from the award of the contract)
5) Additional information about lots:

Lot No: 4; Lot title: Principal Designer
1) Short description: Following on from the success of previous frameworks and to support the University aspirations going forward, The University seek to develop framework agreements for the following consultancy services4.Principal Designer.It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the PD Framework.
2) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV): 71000000,71300000,71310000,71540000,71541000,71241000,71242000,71248000
3) Quantity or scope:
The University seeks to appoint a framework for the provision of:-Lot 4. Principal Designer / 100 000 spendThe framework will be for 45 months including extensions.It is envisaged that the Teeside University requirement will be broadly similar to the University of Sunderland.Over the proposed life of the framework Newcastle University’s current plans would suggest the following commissions may be awarded:-Principal Designer — 11No commissions amounting to approximately 175 000 GBP in feesIt is envisaged that the Northumbria University requirement will be broadly similar to Newcastle University.Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.

4) Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion:
5) Additional information about lots:

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions relating to the contract:
III.1.1) Deposits and guarantees required:
Will be identified within the tender documents.
III.1.2) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
Will be identified in payment provisions to be included within the tender documents.
III.1.3) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
Group or Consortia bidders must be jointly and severably liable.
III.1.4) Other particular conditions:
The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: no
III.2) Conditions for participation:
III.2.1) Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers:
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Will be identified within the tender documents.
III.2.2) Economic and financial ability:
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Further information will be requested in the form of a business probity questionnaire.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: Further information will be requested in the form of a business probity questionnaire.
III.2.3) Technical capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Will be identified within the tender documents.
III.2.4) Information about reserved contracts:
III.3) Conditions specific to services contracts:
III.3.1) Information about a particular profession:
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: no

III.3.2) Staff responsible for the execution of the service:
Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: NO
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Type of procedure:
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
Open
IV.1.2) Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate:
IV.1.3) Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue:
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiatedNO
IV.2) Award criteria:
IV.2.1) Award criteria:
IV.2.2) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3) Administrative information:
IV.3.1) File reference number attributed by the contracting authority/entity:
UOS/Construction Consultancy/1116
IV.3.2) Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract:
No
IV.3.3) Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document:
Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents:03.02.2017 – 12:00
Payable documents: No
IV.3.4) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
03.02.2017 – 12:00
IV.3.5) Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates:
IV.3.6) Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up:
EN
IV.3.7) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
In days: 120 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.3.8) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: no.

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: No
VI.2) Information about European Union funds:
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
VI.3) Additional information
VI.4) Procedures for appeal:
VI.4.1) Body responsible for appeal procedures:
University of Sunderland
2nd Floor Edinburgh Building Chester Road
Sunderland
Postal code: SR1 3SD
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1915152473
Internet address:
Body responsible for mediation procedures:
University of Sunderland
2nd Floor Edinburgh Building Chester Road
Sunderland
Postal code: SR1 3SD
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1915152473
Internet address:
VI.4.3) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
University of Sunderland
2nd Floor Edinburgh Building Chester Road
Sunderland
Postal code: SR1 3SD
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1915152473
Internet address:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
04.01.2017