Lancaster University - Spine Duct Strategic Improvements project - 3- year Framework

Concepts

• lancaster
• lancaster university
• construction work
• spine duct strategic improvements project
• estimated value of the project
• electrical improvement works
• south spine ducts
• university spine duct
• south spine bailrigg campus
• north spine ducts

Location

Description

Description: Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Principle Contractor to undertake the Spine Duct Strategic Improvements Project. It is envisaged that this project will span approximately 3 years and the contract will be awarded as a Framework so the University can Call off packages of work. The first package of work will commence mid-February 2023 until April 2023 and there will be a second Call Off commencing July 2023, completing before the end of September 2023. Further phases will then be awarded in Summer 2024 and Summer 2025. The project will target strategic and technical issues identified within the University Spine Duct, which is address Gas Detection and Heat Detection within the ducts in Phase 1 (February - April 2023). Phase 2 (July 2023-September 2023) will include Ventilation, Fire Stopping, Signage and Electrical Improvement Works to the South Spine Ducts. This includes an element of civils and buildings work at ground level. Phase 3 (July 2024 - September 2024) will include Ventilation, Fire Stopping, Signage and Electrical Improvement Works to the North Spine Ducts. This includes an element of civils and buildings work at ground level. The final phase (Phase 4) (July 2025 - September 2025) will include the installation of new gas pipework, gas isolation valves and bypass, making the existing Energy Centre circa 1965 gas pipework and duct redundant. The estimated value of the project over the 3 year, 4 phase) Framework is £1.4 million net construction cost. Intended tender method: Design & Build - Single Stage - fixed lump sum for the first 2 Call Off packages of works on the basis of RIBA Stage 4 design information. Phases 3 and 4 will be lump sum at tender stage, with open book cost uplift for any costs increases, over and above the tender sum cost, negotiated and agreed with Cost Consultant prior to award of each remaining phase. The tender will be an Open tender. The location of the site is North and South Spine Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. When the tender is released the University will host an accompanied site visit. The date will be advertised in due course on Contracts Finder and full details provided in the tender documentation. All procurement documents will be available free of charge via the University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS ONCE RELEASED; MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Interested companies are encouraged to register on the In-Tend system in advance so they are alerted to the release of the documents without delay. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help The University is not inviting any formal expressions of interest at this stage. Please await the release of the procurement documentation.

Total Quantity or Scope

YEAR: 2022/2023; BUDGET: 740,000.00 YEAR: 2023/2024; BUDGET: 400,000.00 YEAR: 2024/2025; BUDGET: 260,000.00

CPV Codes

• 45000000 - Construction work

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.