Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

University of Cumbria

Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HH

Carlisle

CA1 2HH

Email

procurementteam [at] cumbria.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKD12 - East Cumbria

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.cumbria.ac.uk

Buyer's address

http://www.cumbria.ac.uk

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at

http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Citadels Project – University of Cumbria

Reference number

24-22

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 45000000 - Construction work

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short 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.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £55,000,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
• 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
• 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
• 45310000 - Electrical installation work
• 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
• 45262700 - Building alteration work
• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
• 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
• 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
• 45410000 - Plastering work
• 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
• 71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services
• 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
• 45321000 - Thermal insulation work
• 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
• 45432000 - Floor-laying and covering, wall-covering and wall-papering work
• 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKD12 - East Cumbria

Main site or place of performance

Citadels, English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LU.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

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: £55,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

6 January 2025

End date

31 March 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

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

As set out in the SQ documentation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

As set out in the SQ documentation

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

As set out in the SQ documentation

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

As set out in the SQ documentation

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Competitive dialogue

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

24 June 2024

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

23 July 2024

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

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/

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

N/A

N/A

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

N/A

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