Thanet Hub

Concepts

• ashford
• architectural services
• thanet hub
• hub
• thanet
• estates office building
• mechanical, electrical and public health consultant services
• principal designer
• a new estates office building
• bsa

Location

ASHFORD

Description

Feasibility option(s) for a new Estates Office Building. Covers professional architect, principal designer (CDM and BSA), civils, structures, mechanical, electrical and public health consultant services.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 71200000 - Architectural and related services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

The decision to directly award the contract for architectural and design services to Hunters for the Carey Building project is based on the pressing need to appoint a capable firm quickly, due to stringent time constraints. Given the critical timelines of the project, there is no practical opportunity to conduct a comprehensive market exploration for alternative service providers. Hunters have been selected because of their proven capability to mobilise rapidly and deliver within the required timeframes. Hunters' have the capacity to meet these specific demands, ensure confidence in their ability to handle the project efficiently, without the delays that could arise from a lengthy procurement process. This decision has been made to ensure the successful and timely completion of the project and is based solely on operational needs and practical considerations". Due to the unforeseen short timescales for this project, a direct award was done under Framework SBS Construction Consultancy Services Lot 1 Architectural Services.