Urban Training Facilities – Concept Designs, Surveys and Advisory Services

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Expressions of Interest are requested for the below works: The MOD have identified that there is a requirement to invest and develop the Urban Training Facilities across the UK Defence Training Estate. One national Urban Training Facility and four regional Urban Training Facilities have been identified to have consultation services undertaken to conduct desktop and site based surveys, analysis and designs up to RIBA stage two. Outputs for each site are: • All services to facilitate RIBA stages 0 – 2. • Feasibility study to identify key risks, issues and opportunities. • Conceptual designs for each site, inclusive of 3D modelling, visualisations and fly through presentations. • Sustainability assessments to include but not limited to, ecological, environmental, archaeological, etc. • Site surveys to include but not limited to, topography (LiDAR mapping), utilities (electricity supply, water, drainage), existing infrastructure (suitability for use/conversion), etc. • Investigate and advise on, local authority planning viability, considerations, constraints, etc. Where applicable to include pre-planning engagement with local authorities and other statutory bodies. • Provision of cost analysis and rough order of cost for each site development. The MOD have provided User Requirement Documents that specify the outputs for each location. The intent is to provide the following zoned areas at the Urban Training Facilities: • Residential / Urban. • Retail. • Industrial, light and heavy. • Transportation, i.e. sections of railroad, motorway, etc. • Rural. • Sub-terrain facilities. • Trenches. The Urban Training Facilities will also require full ‘After Action Review’ capabilities that are interoperable between site and other Urban Training assets on the Defence Estate. Expected Contract Start date 09/01/22. Required contract Completion Date 31/03/23. https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/119944920183CC6B43DF