EHC 0424 Provision of Lead Consultant, Design co ordination and Project Management for Hertford Castle transformation

Concepts

• hertford
• architecture and construction
• project outputs
• project manager services
• project management
• hertford castle transformation
• hertford castle
• sub-consultants delivery professional services
• design co ordination
• the project partners

Location

Hertford

Description

East Herts council is seeking the provision of lead consultant and project manager services. ‘Hertford Castle Transformation’ is a National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) project which will transform Hertford Castle, developing it as a hub for activities and for the town council to engage with the community, increasing its value to the public, and connecting people with cultural and natural heritage. This project has been awarded funding from the NLHF for its Development Stage to refine the project and develop specifications for works which will be undertaken during the Delivery Stage. At the end of the Development Stage an application for funding for the Delivery Stage will be submitted to the NLHF. The appointed Consultant will take responsibility for co-ordination of all consultants and sub-consultants delivery professional services and project outputs under direction of the project partners. The scope is split into two work packages. please see detailed description

Total Quantity or Scope

The contract required is to inform and develop detailed plans for the second stage of the project and support the Delivery Stage grant funding application to the NLHF. It will be split into two works packages. Work Package 1 will involve the co-ordination of specialist surveys, development of targeted plans, and securing of consents. Work Package 2 will involve project management, reporting to key stakeholders, and securing funding required for the next stage of the project. Please be aware:• The contract will include as a minimum Work Package 1.• Work Package 2 is optional and will be removed from the specification in the event this option is not exercised.The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term,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

• 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

East Hertfordshire District Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the long term contracts at any stage of the procurement process. East Hertfordshire District Council also reserves the right not to award a contract.Neither East Hertfordshire District 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.