Multi-functional buildings construction work

Tender description

In the context of rapid overall growth in student numbers on campus, the continued popularity of Schools and subjects that require specialist space and the physical limitations across the rest of the estate, YSJU is seeking to build a new “Creative Centre” at its city centre Lord Mayor’s Walk (LMW) campus, with the following objectives: 1) to create a flexible building able to accommodate the University’s ambitious growth profile, particularly in the schools of art, design and computer science, and performance and media production, 2) to include learning and collaboration spaces, workshops, studios, labs and a large multi-use facility (with the latter able to be used as a theatre, performance venue or large learning space), 3) to further enhance the attractiveness and appeal of the LMW campus, 4) to take advantage of its location at the centre of the historic city of York and 5) to contribute to the University’s strategic objectives and play to our values. This is an open call for an expression of interest in accordance with this Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). At this stage, we would like you to explain your experience and complete the questionnaire in this document. A shortlist of four to 6 Contractors will progress to Stage 2, the Invitation to Tender (ITT). All bidding contractors will be informed of the University’s decision before the final ITT is released. 4 to 6 shortlisted contractors will be issued with a ITT which will include all the design information for the new Creative Centre and will be requested to issue a fully compliant single stage tender. All tender returns will be scored based on the quality and commercial aspects of the tender with all Contractors being asked to attend a tender interview. Shortlisted Contractors will be given full access to the campus and the opportunity to discuss the creative Centre with representatives from the University. At this stage, the University may wish to visit previously completed projects by the shortlisted teams.