Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment

• Duration: 6 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 1 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for a lead organisation with an accompanying multi-disciplinary team for construction projects i.e., new build, refurbishment, or re-modelling. The team can consist of any disciplines required for the specific building/construction project which may include but not be limited to: • Architectural services • Mechanical & electrical services • Structural & building engineering • Project management • Cost consultancy/Quantity surveying • Planning • Sustainability • Urban design • Landscape design • Ecology and green infrastructure services • Planning • Fire engineering • BIM • Support and/or input into procurement processes and associated documentation • Site supervision/management (Clerk of Works) Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

• Duration: 6 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 2 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for a lead organisation with an accompanying multi-disciplinary highways, transportation / civil engineering team. Team can consist of any disciplines required for the specific highway, transportation, civil engineering project this may include but not be limited to: • Highway & traffic design • Highways structures • Flood, coastal and/or marine • Transport planning • Public transport support • Geotechnical • Sustainability • Planning • BIM • Support and/or input into procurement processes and associated documentation • Site supervision/management (Clerk of Works) Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

• Duration: 6 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 3 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist architectural support services which may include but not be limited to: • New build, refurbishment, remodelling projects • Delivering RIBA Plan of Work Requirements • Appraisal • Briefing • Outline/detailed/final design proposals • Contract documentation and administration • Urban design • BIM • Heritage/conservation work • Design audit • Surveys (advice and/or provision) • BREEAM (advice and/or input) • Support and/or input into procurement processes and associated documentation • Master planning Where appointed as lead designer: • Developing/implementing delivery of design in line with the works package brief including coordination & management of all required sub-contractors. Where appointed as Employers Agent: • Architect must capable and qualified to act as appointed Employers Agent in accordance with JCT/NEC when appointed as such, in addition to their Architects role Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

• Duration: 6 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 4 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist flood/coastal/marine support services which may include but not be limited to: • Ad-hoc inspections and subsequent reports • Strategies/Studies • Project appraisal reports • Flood/Coastal modelling • Design services • Site supervision/Management (Clerk of Works) • Support and/or input into procurement processes and associated documentation • Marine structures i.e., piers Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

• Duration: 6 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 5 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist mechanical & electrical engineering support services which may include but not be limited to: • New build, refurbishment, remodelling projects • Project feasibility and/or design • Design options based on initial brief i.e., outline design schematics, staging and programme advice, buildability, and maintenance issues • Surveys & Tests (advice and/or provision) • Sustainability (advice and/or provision) • Health & Safety advice associated with design • Support and/or input into procurement processes and associated documentation Where appointed as lead designer: • Developing/implementing delivery of design in line with the works package brief including the coordination and management of all required sub-contractors • Participating in the handover process Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

• Duration: 6 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 6 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist planning/ development management support services which may include but not be limited to: • Processing planning applications, appeals and enforcement • Specialist input and advice to aid the planning process i.e., ecology, landscape, heritage • Planning policy support i.e., neighbourhood planning, policy development and specialist areas such as housing studies • Planning applications advice and preparation • Property legislation and building regulations • Planning strategy and delivery • Liaising with the Local Planning Authority Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

• Duration: 6 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 7 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist project management support services to achieve project goals & objectives which may include but not be limited to: • Management of the client and contractor relationship • Managing the project constraints of scope, time, quality, and budget • Management of multidisciplinary teams/sub-consultants • Construction project & programme management • Project budget and programme • Coordinating advice and consents • Project management & advice • Project administration • Risk management • Design management • Contract administration • Procurement strategy & contract advice i.e., drafting / supporting / input into tender documents / processes • Evaluation of tenders • Risk & contingency management • Lifecycle costing • BIM Where appointed as Employers Agent: • Project Manager must capable and qualified to act as appointed Employers Agent in accordance with JCT/NEC when appointed as such, in addition to their Project Management role Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

• Duration: 6 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 8 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist civil, structural, and building surveyor services which may include but not be limited to: • Structural design • Civil design • Drainage design • Contract Administration • Site management / supervision • Inspection / assessment of structures • Site management / supervision (Clerk of Works if required) • Structural reporting/surveys • Asset management • Party Wall and Right of Light matters • Support and/or input into procurement processes and/or grant bids and any associated documentation • Undertaking general building condition surveys • Prepare survey reports • Conservation and restoration advice Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

• Duration: 6 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 9 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist highway & transportation support services which may include but not be limited to: • Inspection / assessment of highway structures • Highway design / design feasibility and/or reporting • Maintenance design • Site management / supervision (Clerk of Works if required) • Highway adoptions • Surveys and subsequent reports • Modelling and/or planning • Appraisals & reporting • Policy design and/or formulation • Support and/or input into procurement processes and/or grant bids and any associated documentation Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

• Duration: 6 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 10 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for specialist cost consultancy support services in accordance with RICS professional standards and competencies which may include but not be limited to: • Provide whole life cost considerations • Prepare and input into tender documentation • Cost monitoring & management throughout project lifecycle • Contract Administration • Undertaking of Value Engineering • Provision of market pricing/intelligence • Claim/ Dispute Resolution • Evaluation of tender submissions • Support and/or input into procurement processes and/or grant bids and any associated documentation Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

• Duration: 5 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 11 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for delivery of support services for retrofit requirements within the built environment including domestic and non-domestic properties/buildings. Services may include but not be limited to: • Low carbon retrofit advice, design, compliance, monitoring and verification services • Energy audits and stock evaluation and subsequent reports • Modelling services including BIM, Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), Quality Approved Energy Retrofit with Passive House Components (EnerPHit) • Design of energy efficiency measures and/or any measures required including ancillary works to support those measures • Guidance on innovative measures/technologies/systems • Support on applicable codes / standards / accreditation • Procurement & contract advice i.e., drafting/ supporting/input into tender documents/processes • Cost estimation of retrofit requirements • Monitoring compliance with appropriate standards including PAS2035 alongside deep retrofit design and post project evaluation • Verification and reporting of results Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

• Duration: 5 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 12 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for delivery of Principal Designer role as identified within Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations 2015 for notifiable and non-notifiable work. Services may include but not be limited to: • All services throughout project lifecycle including pre and post contract services • Compliance with the legal requirements of Principal Designer • Coordinating project team to manage risk through design • Attending project meetings and visiting site • Ensuring project team operates in accordance with CDM • Recording and evaluation of all changes • Prepare all pre-construction information including health & Safety file Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.

• Duration: 5 year

NEPO are using an Open procedure for the procurement of this Framework Agreement for Support Services for the Development of the Built Environment. Lot 13 of the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of eight suppliers, and will provide for delivery of Clerk of Works services should these be required to be separately appointed. Services may include but not be limited to: • Compliance with legal requirements • Coordinating with the project team including contractor • Collection and recording of data and drafting reports • Health & Safety • Regular inspection of work on site and cross referencing to plan • Identification and flagging of defects Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be utilised for funded projects, including but not limited to, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF), Levelling Up Fund (LUF), The Towns Fund (Town Deals & FHSF), Sport England and others, although the detail of this is currently unknown.