Westminster schools expansion programme

Tender description

The procurement of a main contractor for the works shall be undertaken as a single stage design and build competitive process. It will follow the OJEU accelerated restricted procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Contractors are invited at this stage to register their interest for the works and respond to the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire which will be evaluated in line with the evaluation criteria to establish a tender shortlist. Successfully shortlisted contractors shall be required to provide their tender return in accordance with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) based on a fully compliant bid only. The detailed requirements of the tender submission shall be outlined within the ITT however it is likely to include details on contractor methodology and programme for the works. Design information has been developed to RIBA Stage 4 (Former RIBA Stage D+) including room data sheets and this information shall form the basis of the tender, and contract employers requirements. The successful contractor shall be required to develop the construction information following contract award. Bidders can apply for both lots or one of either lots. If bidders wish to be considered for both lots they must complete and return a PQQ for each lot.