Architectural design services

Tender description

Apex provides social, affordable and supported housing and support services to meet the housing needs identified in those local communities within which it operates. Apex is seeking to procure suitably qualified Design Teams for appointment to a N. Ireland wide Framework Agreement. The Agreement will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year. Design Teams appointed under the Framework may be required to assist in the design and delivery of a range of dwelling designs, accommodation needs and services for: — General Needs Social Housing; — Affordable Housing for Sale; — Housing-Led Regeneration projects; — Purpose built accommodation for the elderly; — Supported Housing for people with disabilities including those with mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and those who are physically disabled; and — Support services for vulnerable groups. 1. Apex provides social, affordable and supported housing and support services to meet the housing needs identified in those local communities within which it operates. 2. Apex is seeking to procure suitably qualified Design Teams for appointment to a N. Ireland wide Framework Agreement. The Agreement will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year. Design Teams appointed under the Framework may be required to assist in the design and delivery of a range of dwelling designs, accommodation needs and services for: — General Needs Social Housing; — Affordable Housing for Sale; — Housing-Led Regeneration projects; — Purpose built accommodation for the elderly; — Supported Housing for people with disabilities including those with mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and those who are physically disabled; and — Support services for vulnerable groups. 3. Apex has a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement whereby Design Teams appointed to the Framework Agreement may be required to provide consultancy services, including planning, design, procurement and project management, for new build social, affordable and supported housing for sale, by way of Work Packages that may be agreed with the Design Teams under the Framework Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, appointment to the Framework Agreement does not constitute a guarantee of any work. 4. Work Packages for consultancy services will vary in size, may be in different locations within Northern Ireland and will also vary in terms of the nature and type of building or dwelling being designed. 5. Design Teams, which must be architect-led, must include all of the following disciplines: Architect and Lead Consultant; Quantity Surveyor; Mechanical and Electrical Engineer; Civil and Structural Engineer; and 6. The services have been sub-divided into three lots as follows: Lot 1 — Estimated construction contract value of up to 2 500 000 GBP Lot 2 — Estimated construction contract value of between 2 500 000 GBP and 5 000 000 GBP Lot 3 — Estimated construction contract value of greater than 5 000 000 GBP 7. Apex recognises that whilst some organisations may be able to provide all of the disciplines set out above from within their own internal resources, other organisations may need to partner with others to provide all of the disciplines required and/or to satisfy the requirements of the procurement. Apex welcomes consortia or joint venture applications but requires that consortia or joint venture Design Teams are architect-led. 8. The Architect will be appointed as the principal designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016. 1. Apex provides social, affordable and supported housing and support services to meet the housing needs identified in those local communities within which it operates. 2. Apex is seeking to procure suitably qualified Design Teams for appointment to a N. Ireland wide Framework Agreement. The Agreement will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year. Design Teams appointed under the Framework may be required to assist in the design and delivery of a range of dwelling designs, accommodation needs and services for: — General Needs Social Housing; — Affordable Housing for Sale; — Housing-Led Regeneration projects; — Purpose built accommodation for the elderly; — Supported Housing for people with disabilities including those with mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and those who are physically disabled; and — Support services for vulnerable groups. 3. Apex has a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement whereby Design Teams appointed to the Framework Agreement may be required to provide consultancy services, including planning, design, procurement and project management, for new build social, affordable and supported housing for sale, by way of Work Packages that may be agreed with the Design Teams under the Framework Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, appointment to the Framework Agreement does not constitute a guarantee of any work. 4. Work Packages for consultancy services will vary in size, may be in different locations within Northern Ireland and will also vary in terms of the nature and type of building or dwelling being designed. 5. Design Teams, which must be architect-led, must include all of the following disciplines: Architect and Lead Consultant; Quantity Surveyor; Mechanical and Electrical Engineer; Civil and Structural Engineer; and 6. The services have been sub-divided into three lots as follows: Lot 1 — Estimated construction contract value of up to 2 500 000 GBP Lot 2 — Estimated construction contract value of between 2 500 000 GBP and 5 000 000 GBP Lot 3 — Estimated construction contract value of greater than 5 000 000 GBP 7. Apex recognises that whilst some organisations may be able to provide all of the disciplines set out above from within their own internal resources, other organisations may need to partner with others to provide all of the disciplines required and/or to satisfy the requirements of the procurement. Apex welcomes consortia or joint venture applications but requires that consortia or joint venture Design Teams are architect-led. 8. The Architect will be appointed as the principal designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016. 1. Apex provides social, affordable and supported housing and support services to meet the housing needs identified in those local communities within which it operates. 2. Apex is seeking to procure suitably qualified Design Teams for appointment to a N. Ireland wide Framework Agreement. The Agreement will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year. Design Teams appointed under the Framework may be required to assist in the design and delivery of a range of dwelling designs, accommodation needs and services for: — General Needs Social Housing; — Affordable Housing for Sale; — Housing-Led Regeneration projects; — Purpose built accommodation for the elderly; — Supported Housing for people with disabilities including those with mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and those who are physically disabled; and — Support services for vulnerable groups. 3. Apex has a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement whereby Design Teams appointed to the Framework Agreement may be required to provide consultancy services, including planning, design, procurement and project management, for new build social, affordable and supported housing for sale, by way of Work Packages that may be agreed with the Design Teams under the Framework Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, appointment to the Framework Agreement does not constitute a guarantee of any work. 4. Work Packages for consultancy services will vary in size, may be in different locations within Northern Ireland and will also vary in terms of the nature and type of building or dwelling being designed. 5. Design Teams, which must be architect-led, must include all of the following disciplines: Architect and Lead Consultant; Quantity Surveyor; Mechanical and Electrical Engineer; Civil and Structural Engineer; and 6. The services have been sub-divided into three lots as follows: Lot 1 — Estimated construction contract value of up to 2 500 000 GBP Lot 2 — Estimated construction contract value of between 2 500 000 GBP and 5 000 000 GBP Lot 3 — Estimated construction contract value of greater than 5 000 000 GBP 7. Apex recognises that whilst some organisations may be able to provide all of the disciplines set out above from within their own internal resources, other organisations may need to partner with others to provide all of the disciplines required and/or to satisfy the requirements of the procurement. Apex welcomes consortia or joint venture applications but requires that consortia or joint venture Design Teams are architect-led. 8. 8. The Architect will be appointed as the principal designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016.