Architectural design services

Tender description

HIE and the University of the Highlands and Islands propose to construct a new shared development on plot 15 of Inverness Campus and require a suitably experienced and qualified design team. The appointment will be made under the NEC3 Professional Services Contract (PSC) Option A directly with HIE, with final designs submitted for planning by May 2020. Construction is expected to be awarded by October 2020 with the work estimated to be complete by winter 2021. Note, HIE anticipates that this will be a ‘fast track’ project in that deliverable dates are fixed. It is expected that these services will be required from March 2020 for an initial period of 8 months, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the contract with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 6 months following the initial term. The budget currently available to deliver this service is between 150 000 GBP and 200 000 GBP (excluding VAT). This figure is inclusive of Travel and Subsistence (T&S) but exclusive of planning fees and charges.