New Hutchison Unity Building

Tender description

The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company (the "Employer") is procuring the services of a contractor to design and construct a hybrid (modular building with traditional core) new building. The procurement is proposed to follow a two-stage design and build route. This will enable early contractor involvement with the design and supply chain to enhance opportunities to effectively manage costs and meet delivery targets. The proposed form of contract for the building works will be JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 ("the Building Contract") with Employer's standard amendments. It is envisaged that the construction works ("the Works") are procured using a performance specification ("the Employer's Requirements") prepared by the Design Team and approved by the Employer. Early contractor involvement under a JCT Pre-Contract Services Agreement ("PCSA") with Employer's standard amendments is proposed (amendments to be shared later). The Employer will require the Contractor to have professional capability and experience of the following services: Under the PCSA: • Collaborate with the Employer's Project Team on buildability and value engineering. • Suggest value engineering solutions to improve cost and efficiency. • Develop a construction programme and cost plans with the Cost Consultant. • Develop the Construction phase plan. • Provide market insights into the supply chain modern methods of construction and modular. • Co-ordinate the selection of subcontractors that meet the Employer's requirements. • Continue the design from Stage 3+ through to concluded RIBA stage 4. • Operate an open book and transparent procurement process, following requirements to be set out in the ITT • Provide a detailed and agreed contract sum analysis with supporting cost schedules for the Contract. Under the Contract: • To complete the design works for the Works. • To carry out and complete the construction of the Works. • Undertake duties under the CDM Regulations 2015. Under the Contract: • To complete the design works for the Works. • To carry out and complete the construction of the Works. • Undertake duties under the CDM Regulations 2015.