Construction Consultancy Services Framework

Tender description

Fusion21 has developed a Framework for the provision of a range of Construction Consultancy services that can be accessed by existing and future Fusion21 Members. This procurement exercise invited tenders from interested economic operators that met the criteria set out in the tender documentation. The framework is split into 15 Lots, these include: 1. Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services, PM and Lead Consultant 2. Stock Monitoring and Appraisal 3. Information Management (BIM) 4. Architecture 5. Fit-Out Consultancy 6. Heritage and Conservation 7. Structural and Civil Engineering 8. Building Engineering Services (M&E) 9. Facilities Management Consultancy 10. CDM Principal Designer 11. Carbon Reduction and Sustainability 12. Valuations 13. Clerk of Works - Inspections Regime 14. Retrofit 15. BSA Principal Designer Duties and Building Control The Tender was run through a two-stage restricted process. Lot 1 - Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services, PM and Lead Consultant: Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services, PM and Lead Consultant The scope includes project management, programme management preparatory surveys, feasibility reports, cost planning, control and reporting, lead consultant services, quantity surveying services, contract administration services, employer’s agent services, contract procurement and documentation, party wall surveys, obligations and agreements, compliance with planning and building regulations, building surveying services, clerk of works services, performance monitoring and reporting, risk management, project management services, programme planning, contract drafting and contract advice, fund monitoring, pre-acquisition surveys, schedules of dilapidations, insurance reinstatement cost assessment, defects diagnosis/building pathology, multi-disciplinary consultancy services, and carbon reduction plans in the procurement of major government contracts. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to be a Member of RICS and/or CIOB (Corporate and/or employee) Lot 2 - Stock Monitoring and Appraisal: Stock Monitoring and Appraisal The scope includes technical audits, stock condition surveys, non-traditional housing surveys and remedial works specification, business planning, dilapidation surveys, schedule of condition, SAP rating/NHER analysis and energy performance certificates (EPCs), air tightness surveys, decent home surveys and compliance, disability access audits, HHSRS surveys and reports, fire risk assessment, drone surveys, software support, database modelling, property archetype grouping and analysis, GIS integration, stock condition data and analysis, investment programme modelling, management information reporting, option appraisal modelling, creation of digital twin and compliance health checks. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to be a Member of RICS and/or CIOB (Corporate and/or employee) Lot 3 - Information Management (BIM): Information Management (BIM) The scope includes ISO19650, organisation up-skilling through knowledge transfer workshops, development of pre-project requirements, in-project consultancy roles, post-project support services, lead appointed party, BIM manager services, BIM coordinator services, 3D scan existing buildings (inside & outside) using LIDAR, drones, etc. to build up point cloud, building BIM models (min. Level 2) to facilitate the golden thread of information, overlaying fire and other related data (e.g., compartments, detection, equipment), hosting/providing a common data environment & BIM model and providing access to the member and authorised 3rd parties, training member staff in BIM, BIM model interrogation and reporting, BIM model auditing, creation of digital twin, advisory role data use and strategic planning activities, and organisational asset data maturity assessment. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to be a Member of RICS and/or CIOB (Corporate and/or employee) Lot 4 - Architecture: Architecture The scope includes RIBA Plan of Work 2020 services, building information modelling, sustainability, principal designer (CDM), contract administration services, employers agent services, architectural and drafting services, BREEAM assessments, master planning, planning application and appeal, feasibility reports, building information modelling, new build, alterations and extensions, penthouse extensions, hidden homes and infill sites, refurbishments, conversions, planning designs and applications, working details, as-built drawings, section 106 planning agreements, and building safety act 2022. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to be Members of RIBA (Corporate and/or employee) and are on the Architects Register of Architects Registration Board Lot 5 - Fit-Out Consultancy: Fit-Out Consultancy The scope includes strategic definition and preparation of brief, client awareness and staff development workshops, utilisation studies, workplace strategy, space strategy, ICT strategy, HR strategy, budget and cost requirements, concept design, detailed design, measured surveys, tendering, project coordination, and associated CAD/BIM services. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to have any combination of a Member of RICS and/or CIOB (Corporate and/or employee), or Members of RIBA (Corporate and/or employee) and are on the Architects Register of Architects Registration Board, or hold corporate and/or individual employee membership of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) Lot 6 - Heritage and Conservation: Heritage and Conservation The scope includes RIBA Plan of Work 2020 services, BIM, sustainability (CDM), principal designer, contract administration services, employers agent services, planning and listed buildings consent, building control approvals, liaison with statutory and regulatory bodies, historic site analysis and assessment, significance assessment, conservation management planning, heritage master planning, conservation area appraisals, heritage planning advice, adaptation, restoration, protection and rehabilitation of monuments, buildings, groups of buildings and sites, grants and funding, archaeology, clerk of works, Landscape (including highways), Heritage Consultancy Services, Conservation Plans, Conservation Management Plans, Management and Maintenance Plans, Heritage Impact Assessments, Heritage Statements, Conservation Area Appraisals, Conservation Area Management Plans and Other Conservation / Heritage focused advisory reports and documents. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to be Members of RIBA (Corporate and/or employee) or member of RICS (with individual members accredited with RIBA SCA,CA,AABC or BCA), Members of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIFA), or the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) Lot 7 - Structural and Civil Engineering: Structural and Civil Engineering The scope includes new build and refurbishment, pre-planning feasibility studies, structural design, building information modelling, sustainability, structural investigations and inspections, structural reports and advice, infrastructure engineering, site investigations, flood impact assessment, contaminated land investigation & risk assessment, contaminated land remediation, geo-environmental investigations, transport, highways works, drainage engineering, sustainable drainage systems, temporary works design, tall structures, specialist capability in historic and listed buildings and building safety case reports / structural assessments. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to have Employees that are members of the Institute of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers and/or the Chartered Association of Building Engineers, or equivalent Lot 8 - Building Engineering Services (M&E): Building Engineering Services (M&E) The scope includes new build and refurbishment, design, sustainability, lead consultant services, building information modelling, plant audits, commissioning management, client training, commissioning systems, site surveys, feasibility studies, electronic permit to work, programming of works, electronic O & M documentation, heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) design and installation management, maintenance service management, communication lines, telephones and IT networks (ICT), fire detection and protection, lightning protection, high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) systems, distribution boards and switchgear, natural lighting, artificial lighting, and building facades, security and alarm systems, ventilation and refrigeration, water, drainage and plumbing, and building safety act 2022. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to have employees that are members of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Lot 9 - Facilities Management Consultancy: Facilities Management Consultancy The scope includes strategic review, strategy development/options appraisal, stakeholder management, specification development, asset capture, FM procurement, soft landing, contract audit, service review/health check, benchmarking/soft market testing, interim contract support, FM advice, defects management, life cycle costing, energy advice, space planning, PFI/BSF consulting, and compliance auditing. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to be a Member of IWFM (Corporate and/or employee) Lot 10 - CDM Principal Designer: CDM Principal Designer The scope includes principal designer duties under the CDM Regulations 2015 (as may be superseded), health & safety audits, competency assessments, and accident investigation. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to have any combination from Lots 1, 4, 7 and 8 or IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) or APS (Association of Project Safety) Lot 11 - Carbon Reduction and Sustainability: Carbon Reduction and Sustainability The scope includes road map to net zero carbon consultancy, client awareness and staff development workshops, stock assessment, data analysis and archetyping, strategy development and data modelling (energy/EPC data), corporate sustainability/ESG strategy, advice and identification of refurbishment options and building fabric solutions, grant/funding management, procurement and oversight of works, post-installation monitoring, scoping reviews, baseline assessment, strategic options appraisal, building fabric solutions, renewables and energy sources, finance and funding, tax incentives, advisory support, change management, green infrastructure, ecology, and carbon reduction plans in the procurement of major government contracts. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to have any combination of (Member of RICS and/or CIOB (Corporate and/or employee), Members of RIBA (Corporate and/or employee) and are on the Architects Register of Architects Registration Board, Employees are members of the Institute of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers or other equivalent level Lot 12 - Valuations: Valuations The scope includes residential and commercial property valuations, portfolio valuations, leasehold valuations, enfranchisement, planning, development and funding, portfolio advisory, strategic property consultancy, option appraisal, feasibility and disposal, compulsory purchase and compensation, loan security and finance, expert witness and arbitration, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and litigation support, right to buy, valuation tribunal and upper tribunal, purchasers agent and acquisition, development agent, due diligence, master planning, development appraisals, sales and lettings, option appraisal, feasibility and disposal, taxation and business rates and lease consultancy (including lease renewals and rent reviews), environmental services and waste management and energy and natural resources consultancy. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to have Corporate members of RICS and/or employees who are RICS Registered Valuers Lot 13 - Clerk of Works – Inspection Regime: Clerk of Works – Inspection Regime The scope includes site inspections regime, materials inspection, inspection and report during the construction stage, alignment with specifications, and monitoring pre-construction and commencement. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to have Any combination from Lots 1, 4, 7, 8 and ICWCI or other equivalent level or recognised professional membership organisation Lot 14 - Retrofit: Retrofit The scope includes site inspections, retrofit co-ordinator (PAS 2035) roles, retrofit assessor, retrofit designers, retrofit evaluator, retrofit organisation strategy/options appraisal, carbon reduction plans in the procurement of major government contracts, support with funding applications for retrofit, and tax incentives. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to have Qualifications in line with PAS2035:2023 Retrofitting dwellings for improved energy efficiency & PAS2038:2021 Non-domestic Buildings Further information can be located in the procurement documents Lot 15 - BSA Principal Designer and Building Control: BSA Principal Designer and Building Control The scope includes building control, building regs PD (client or contractor), building regs PD advisor, fire safety (sprinkler design, smoke design) (PAS 8671:2022 and PAS 8672:2022), building safety act 2022 (BSA), and broader design areas of the BSA. Additional information: It is a mandatory requirement for Bidders or their nominated supply partner(s) to have adherence with PAS 8671 for both non-HRBs and HRBs. Members of RIBA (Corporate and/or employee) or APS (Corporate and/or employee)