Consultants Framework for NHG Development - Market Engagement Opportunity

Tender description

Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) is looking to create a new development consultants framework to support the delivery of new homes across London. Our current framework is due to expire in 2022 and will be replaced following a public procurement process. We intend to start the procurement in late August 2021, with the new framework commencing in June 2022. Multiple lots covering a variety of services may be procured. Interested suppliers are invited to register their interest and complete a short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/sFNH3kxHyk.by 23/08/2021. We are planning to hold a virtual ‘Meet the Buyer’ event in the week commencing 2 August 2021, further details of this will be provided to suppliers that have registered their interest through the questionnaire. This Prior Information Notice constitutes a market engagement opportunity. For the avoidance of doubt, if you do not register your interest this will not preclude you from bidding once the Selection Questionnaire stage begins. Lot 1: Architects (General) Provision of a range of architectural services, primarily in relation to new-build residential and mixed-use developments of a range of sizes (c.50-2000+ units). Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Architectural design at feasibility, concept design, spatial co-ordination, and technical design stages. Production of drawings, specifications and reports for planning and for tender/contract (usually JCT Design & Build). Act as Lead Designer for project team where required. General architectural advice. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 2: Architects (Small/Specialist Works) Provision of a range of architectural services, primarily in relation to small new-build development sites or parts of a larger development site/masterplan – e.g. residential buildings, commercial units, marketing suites, meanwhile uses, community centres, etc. Projects may also include refurbishment/conversion of existing buildings. Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Architectural design at feasibility, concept design, spatial co-ordination, and technical design stages. Production of drawings, specifications and reports for planning and for tender/contract. Act as Lead Designer for project team where required. General architectural advice. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 3: Landscape Architects Provision of a range of landscaping and public realm services, primarily in relation to new-build residential and mixed-use developments of a range of sizes (c.50-2000+ units). Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Landscape and public realm design at feasibility, concept design, spatial co-ordination, and technical design stages. Production of drawings, specifications and reports for planning and for tender/contract (usually JCT Design & Build). General landscaping and public realm advice. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 4: Planning Consultants Provision of a range of planning consultancy services, primarily in relation to new-build residential and mixed-use developments of a range of sizes (c.50-2000+ units). Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Planning policy review, strategy, research, assessments, analysis, appraisals, briefings, design review, applications, appeals, negotiations, consultation and communications. Production of reports and statements. Support to design consultants at feasibility, concept design, spatial co-ordination, and technical design stages. Project team co-ordination and programme management for planning-related activities and submissions. General planning advice. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 5: Transport and Highways Consultants Provision of a range of transport and highways consultancy services, primarily in relation to new-build residential and mixed-use developments of a range of sizes (c.50-2000+ units). Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Transport and highways policy review, strategy, research, surveys, modelling, assessments, analysis, appraisals, briefings, design review, applications, appeals, negotiations, consultation and communications. Production of reports, statements, plans, drawings and specifications. Support to design consultants at feasibility, concept design, spatial co-ordination, and technical design stages. General transport and highways advice. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 6: Civil and Structural Engineers Provision of a range of civil and structural engineering services, primarily in relation to new-build residential and mixed-use developments of a range of sizes (c.50-2000+ units). Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Civil and structural engineering design at feasibility, concept design, spatial co-ordination, and technical design stages. Production of drawings, specifications and reports for planning and for tender/contract (usually JCT Design & Build). General civil and structural engineering advice. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 7: Mechanical and Electrical Consultants Provision of a range of building services consultancy services, primarily in relation to new-build residential and mixed-use developments of a range of sizes (c.50-2000+ units). Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Mechanical, electrical, and public health design at feasibility, concept design, spatial co-ordination, and technical design stages. Production of energy strategies and environmental calculations e.g. SAP. Advice and support on utilities. Production of drawings, specifications and reports for planning and for tender/contract (usually JCT Design & Build). General advice relating to building services and energy efficiency. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 8: Cost Consultants Provision of a range of cost consultancy services, primarily in relation to new-build residential and mixed-use developments of a range of sizes (c.50-2000+ units). Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Quantity surveying and cost management services at feasibility, concept design, spatial co-ordination, and technical design stages. Cost-related strategy, research, assessments, analysis, appraisals, briefings, and design review. Production of estimates, cost plans and reports. Project team co-ordination and programme management, including acting as lead consultant for project team where required. Post-contract cost management including valuations, cash flow reporting and variations. General quantity surveying and cost management advice. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 9: Employers Agents Provision of a range of Employer’s Agent services, primarily in relation to new-build residential and mixed-use developments of a range of sizes (c.50-2000+ units). Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Lead on preparations for tender and/or contract, including advising the employer and co-ordinating production of tender documents. Manage tender process and/or contract negotiations. Act as contract administrator for the duration of the building contract, including during the defects rectification period. General project management, contract management, and construction related advice. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 10: Project Managers Provision of a range of project management services, primarily in relation to new-build residential and mixed-use developments of a range of sizes (c.50-2000+ units). Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Project management at feasibility, concept design, spatial co-ordination, and technical design stages. Project team co-ordination and programme management. Lead on preparations for tender and/or contract, including advising the employer and co-ordinating production of tender documents. Manage tender process and/or contract negotiations. Act as contract administrator for the duration of the building contract, including during the defects rectification period. General project management, contract management, and construction related advice. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 11: Valuers Provision of a range of valuation services (and potentially other real estate / property-related services), primarily in relation to new-build residential and mixed-use developments of a range of sizes (c.50-2000+ units). Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Carry out valuations and produce valuation reports, at various project stages from acquisition to completion, in accordance with RICS standards. Including formal ‘Red Book’ valuations as well as informal interim valuations where required. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these – e.g. strategic development advice, sales and marketing advice, site/stock disposal services, estate agent services. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 12: Purchase & Repair Consultants Provision of a range of building surveying and project management services, primarily in relation to the purchase and refurbishment of existing housing stock (and in particular NHG’s P&R (Purchase & Repair) programme – see https://www.nhg.org.uk/building-homes/purchase-and-repair/). Primarily suburban sites in Greater London. Carry out pre-acquisition surveys and produce reports. Project management for refurbishment works – prepare specifications for refurbishment works, manage and monitor costs, manage appointment of contractors, act as contract administrator for building contracts, monitor progress, and carry out inspections. General construction and refurbishment-related advice. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 13: Clerk of Works Provision of a range of site inspection services, primarily in relation to new-build residential and mixed-use developments of a range of sizes (c.50-2000+ units). Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Monitor and report on construction progress, site conditions, health & safety, and quality/compliance of works undertaken by the build contractor (usually JCT Design & Build or S106/JV development agreements). Carry out site inspections – including regular, key stage, benchmarking, witnessing, testing/commissioning, snagging, de-snagging, and end-of-defects inspections. Check completed work against contract drawings, specifications, instructions, and standards. General construction-related advice. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf. Lot 14: Interior Designers Provision of a range of interior design services, primarily in relation to new-build residential and mixed-use developments of a range of sizes (c.50-2000+ units). Primarily urban/suburban sites in Greater London. Interior design at feasibility, concept design, spatial co-ordination, and technical design stages. Production of drawings, specifications and reports for planning and for tender/contract (usually JCT Design & Build). Interior design may be required for residential units, communal areas for residential buildings, non-residential premises / commercial units, marketing suites, show homes, etc. Act as Lead Designer for project team where required. General interior design advice. Various additional services, where the consultant can offer these. For further details see the lot descriptions in this briefing note: www.nhg.org.uk/media/20620/consultant-framework-briefing-note.pdf.