SBC 1123 Provision of Architectural services for local plan site H04

Concepts

• architectural services
• stevenage
• architecture and construction
• local plan site
• achieve planning
• the local plan site ho4
• outline planning consent
• the wider master planning assessment
• h04
• the site

Location

Stevenage

Description

Stevenage Borough Council (the ‘Council’) is currently out to procurement for the provision of Architectural services for local plan site H04.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to masterplan the Local Plan site HO4 in the South of Stevenage. The successful tenderer will design a policy compliant scheme with a view to achieving outline Planning Consent at the site. The successful contractor will be required to consider provision of retail, and community assets in the site as part of the wider master planning assessment. The site has been assessed to be able to accommodate upwards of 400 homes. The successful tenderer will need to consider making best use of the site to deliver maximum values at the site.The contractor will also need to provide a cost estimate for the full list of surveys and assessments which will be required in order to achieve Planning, and will be responsible for the appointment of those contractors.The Council has aspirations to be the principal developer for up to 10% of the site (locations to be determined), including an affordable element. It therefore seeks a price to achieve a detailed Planning decision on a proportion of the site.The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

CPV Codes

• 71200000 - Architectural and related services
• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Further information in regards to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4) Description of the procurement field (FaTs Contract Notice refers). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Stevenage Borough Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the long term contracts at any stage of the procurement process. Stevenage Borough Council also reserves the right not to award a contract.Neither Stevenage Borough Council nor any person on whose behalf of whom this procurement is undertaken is to be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for these contracts.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all companies tendering for this Contract at any time during the procurement process, to ensure that they continue to meet the Council`s requirements and remain financially viable to perform the Contract.To access this procurement opportunity please visitwww.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. Any clarifications regarding this opportunity must be raised through the Correspondence area in the eTendering system.If you are experiencing problems with the eTendering system, In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK Support Desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.com or telephone +441144070065 for any website /technical questions, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 17:30.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council`s obligations under the law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the potential supplier considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity or for reasons of confidentiality, then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the potential supplier about such commercially sensitive or confidential information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request, but the decision of the Council in deciding whether an exemption applies is final.Please note the deadline for return and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted.