Construction Consultancy Framework

Tender description

The University of Southampton is establishing non-exclusive Framework Agreements with professional consultants to support the University in the delivery of minor capital, refurbishment and maintenance projects valued up to £5m (net construction cost). Individual project construction costs are anticipated to range in value up to £5m and will include infrastructure maintenance and upgrades, refurbishments, demolition, and some limited new build projects. The Framework consists of 2 (two) Lots. Lot 1: Project Management and Building Surveying for Minor Projects Lot 2: Architectural Design for Minor Projects Lot 1: Project Management and Building Surveying for Minor Projects This Lot covers the provision of the following services as either core to the requirement or supplementary services: (i) project management; (ii) building surveying; (iii) architectural design; (iv) space planning and interior design; (v) Principal Designer role; (vi) quantity surveying; (vii) decant and move management. The Consultant is responsible for the coordination and management of the project, its timescales and activities and to act as the coordinating lead consultant and contract administrator. Quantity surveying, architectural design, Approved Inspector services, space planning and interior design, decant and move management services are also required if instructed by the University; as is the provision of professional building surveying advice including the completion of condition surveys. The Consultant will be required to manage any sub-consultants appointed to deliver the project, as well as to manage other consultants appointed by the University to the Project Team. Lot 2: Architectural Design for Minor Projects This Lot covers the provision of the following services as core to the provision or supplementary and or standalone services: (i) architectural design; (ii) space planning; (iii) interior design; (iv) Principal Designer role; (v) project management. The Contractor is expected to provide all services expected of a competent Architect including but not limited to: Design, develop and document all architectural elements via drawings, models, schedules and specifications, including advising on quality control during contract; act as lead designer in the development of co-ordinated design work with other consultants to successfully complete the Project.