Project Management Services (Construction) - Gwyr Community Land Trust

Concepts

• construction project management
• cathays
• construction project management services
• managing contracts
• gŵyr community land trust
• gwyr community land trust
• strategic management
• land
• construction
• management

Location

Swansea South Wales

Description

Procurement of construction project management services for a community led newbuild low/zero carbon affordable housing development comprising 14 Nr. new dwellings, a common house and associated infra-structure, landscaping and external works in Swansea, South Wales

Total Quantity or Scope

Gŵyr Community Land Trust is seeking to appoint a project manager to work alongside our members and professional design team throughout the planning, design and construction phases of a development of 14 innovative, zero-carbon community-owned homes in Swansea, South Wales, using a community self-build approach. The proposed design is for a cohousing development of 14 homes, a common house and outbuildings including an agricultural barn, workshop, polytunnel, cycle store and plant room. The design also includes associated vehicle, cycle, and pedestrian access; landscaping works include SuDS features; and renewable energy provision via roof-mounted PV. It will be a community self-build, using tried and tested accessible design and build methods, working alongside industry professionals and contractors. The successful project manager will be responsible for overseeing the development process from the submission of the planning application, creating and managing contracts with contractors and subcontractors, through to having strategic management of the on-site construction of the 14 homes and the necessary infrastructure. The project manager will be required to be the main point of contact for both the membership of GCLT through the steering group, for the design team and for subcontractors in the build phase. The project manager will deliver their services and duties in two phases: Pre-contract / pre-construction (anticipated Feb 24-Feb 25) Post-contract / Construction (anticipated Feb 25 - 27) The full schedule of services and duties required are outlined in Appendix One titled ‘RICS Project Manager Schedule of Duties – GCLT’ with the Project Manager Brief document uploaded as Additional Information to this notice. The assessment of the tender submission will be based on the fee proposal and a qualitative evaluation of the experience, track record and technical understanding. The successful bidder will be appointed on the basis of cost and quality based on the fee proposal and responses to questions contained within the Project Manager Brief and on the basis of a split of assessment of tenders being 40% cost, 60% quality. The submission response to this notice must contain the following: Confirmation of the overall fee proposal including a breakdown of the fee to the pre- and post- contract stages and milestones for payment. Responses to tender questions (Section 4) Copy of PI insurance Names and contact details of two referees to whom you have provided a similar service in the last two years and who you are happy for us to contact. Confirmation that no conflicts of interest exist or please declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest. Details of the key personnel who will be responsible for managing and undertaking the work, including their experience, relevant qualification. GCLT reserves the right to hold informal discussions with bidders following submission of tenders. An online Q&A event will be held on 4th December from 5pm until 6pm. Please contact Gowerlandtrust@gmail.com if you would like to attend and we will send you a zoom link. The detailed Project Manager Brief is provided within the Additional Documents to this notice.

CPV Codes

• 71541000 - Construction project management services

Indicators

• An E-Catalogue is required.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Detailed information on services required, tender submission requirements and quality assessment criteria and questions contained within the Project Manager Brief provided as additional document to this notice Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The successful supplier will be required to allocate 2% of the total fee proposed as a financial contribution to the community benefit activities of the Gwyr Community Land Trust NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136530. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: The successful supplier will be required to allocate 2% of the total fee proposed as a financial contribution to the community benefit activities of the Gwyr Community Land Trust (WA Ref:136530) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.