Construction work

Tender description

The University of Strathclyde has invested over 350 M over the last 10 years in improvements and development of its Estate supporting its goal to be the leading international technological University as set out within its 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. The University has now established a framework for major works to support the delivery of its ongoing capital investment plan. The estimated total value of this framework agreement is 250 M. Typical project values are likely to be in a range between 4 M and 50 M with a the potential for both new build and refurbishment. It is anticipated that this framework will be for duration of 4 years, subject to extension approval. The option to exercise either 12 months extension period is at the sole discretion of the contracting authority. 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 M over the last 10 years in improvements and development of its Estate supporting 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 750 k and for works between 750 k and 4 M. This framework is anticipated to run between 2017 and 2021. The University has now established a framework for major works to support the delivery of its ongoing capital investment plan; for construction work with values exceeding 4 M. 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 M and 50 M with a the potential for both new build and refurbishment. It is anticipated that this framework will be for duration of an initial 2 years with 2, 12 month optional extensions. The framework commences in 2.2018 until 2.2022. The option to exercise either extension period is at the sole discretion of the contracting authority. 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 contracting authority. The University focus was to work with, considerate, collaborative, knowledgeable Contractors who take cognisance of total cost of ownership, value engineering and corporate social responsibility. The University sought 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.