Construction work

Tender description

The University of Strathclyde has invested over 350M over the last 10 years in improvements and development of its Estate and Facilities, to support its goal to be the Leading International Technological University as set out within its 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. The University of Strathclyde is looking to establish a replacement Framework for Major Building Contractors to support the delivery of its ongoing Capital Investment Plan, for construction work with values exceeding 4.0M. The estimated total value of this Framework Agreement is 2.5M. Typical project values are likely to be in a range between 4.0M and 50M with a the potential for both new build and refurbishment. It is anticipated that this Framework will be for duration of 4 years with a 2 year + 1 year + 1 year extension from commencing in 2017 until 2021. Candidates are advised that the estimated value of this procurement includes the potential usage by Renfrewshire Council and Renfrewshire Leisure Limited. Background The University of Strathclyde has invested over 350 000 000 GBP over the last 10 years in improvements and development of its Estate and Facilities, to support its goal to be the Leading International Technological University as set out within its 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. This development programme has been delivered through the use of a number of Frameworks for Construction Consultancy Services and for Building Contractors. A New Construction Consultancy Framework has been implemented in Spring 2017, together with a New Minor Works Framework Agreement for works up to 750k and for works between 750k and 4.0M. This Framework is anticipated to run between 2017 and 2021. The University of Strathclyde is looking to establish a replacement Framework for Major Building Contractors to support the delivery of its ongoing Capital Investment Plan, for construction work with values exceeding 4.0M. The estimated total value of this Framework Agreement is 250 000 000 GBP (Please be advised that this estimated value includes potential spend by Renfrewshire Council and Renfrewshire Leisure Limited). Typical project values are likely to be in a range between 4.0M and 50M. It is anticipated that this Framework will be for duration of 4 years with a 2 year + 1 year + 1 year extension from commencing in 2017 until 2021. Delivery Strategy Projects delivered under this Framework are likely to be a mix of both New Build and Refurbishment works located in West Central Scotland with a mix of complex accommodation including:- (a) Teaching & Learning Facilities, (b) office accommodation, (c) laboratories, workshops and technical facilities, (d) social areas, (e) residential accommodation, (f) maintenance works (replacement of building services and building fabric), (g) civil works. Procurement of individual projects under the Framework may include NEC3 and SBCC / JCT or equivalent forms of contract and utilise traditional, 2 stage, design and build (with and without design team novation) or other contract types as determined by the employer and design team during the design stage of each project. The University is seeking to appoint, considerate, collaborative, knowledgeable Contractors who take cognisance of Total Cost of Ownership, Value Engineering and Corporate Social Responsibility. The University is seeking to appoint Contractors who have well motivated professional teams who are customer and programme focussed. The University is seeking to appoint Contractors who are committed to supporting their supply chain and who operate a fair and transparent supply chain management system including fair and timely payment to the supply chain. Renfrewshire Council and Renfrewshire Leisure Limited are working in collaboration with the University and will have the ability to call off under this Framework Agreement. The range of works is anticipated to be of a similar nature to the University and it is anticipated that there is a potential for both new build and refurbishment projects. Complex buildings are likely to range from educational/ teaching facilities to community facilities. Please refer to the document entitled Guidance on the Conditions of Participation attached on PCS-T for guidance on the evaluation of the ESPD and for full evaluation guidance of ESPD question 4C.1.