Framework Agreement for the Provision of Architect Lead Design Team Services

Tender description

Kildare County Council proposes to establish and operate multi-party Framework Agreements for Architect Lead Design Team Services primarily to provide consultancy services in connection with the provision of or alteration to the Contracting Authorities new social housing stock. The range of projects which will fall under the scope of the Framework Agreement will include but is not limited to: • New multi-unit social housing schemes on green or brown field sites • Small infill housing schemes • Major refurbishment of multiple existing dwellings, occupied or unoccupied Services to be provided may also include feasibility studies and reports related to housing developments or sites. Services may also be required in connection with non housing related structures such as libraries, community centres, fire stations, offices and other structures in the ownership or control of Kildare County Council.The proposed Framework Agreement is intended to run for an initial 12 month term with the option to extend for a further three 12 month terms (a maximum total term of 48 months or four years). The nature of the consultancy services that Kildare County Council wishes to avail of will be in the form of a design team lead by the Architect as the design team leader. Each of the other construction consultants, Structural/Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, and Project Supervisor for the Design Phase will be sub-consultants to the design team leader.