Public procurement notice: Prior Information Notice Without Call For Competition
Published: 2019-01-24
Buyer: Portsmouth City Council
Country: UK
Contract type: Works
CPV classification: 45111200 | 45111230 | 45111240 | 45111250 | 45111290
Estimated value: 70000000 GBP

Technical requirements: Portsmouth City Council (the “Council”) is due to commence the procurement of a Framework Agreement made up of 3-4 design and build contractors which will be used to source ECI, design and works activities as required for the further development of Dunsbury Park, Havant. The Council is the freehold owner of the site and commenced direct development in 2014 which to date has encompassed the delivery of road infrastructure, site levelling, utility connections and approximately 130 000 ft
The target date for issue of the OJEU Contract Notice is 11.2.2019. The Council will run the procurement process in accordance with the restricted procedure and is aiming to have awarded contracts by 28.6.2019. The Council predicts that the majority of work packages will be let via open book negotiation with the top ranked framework Contractor.
Portsmouth City Council (the “Council”) is due to commence the procurement of a Framework Agreement made up of 3-4 design and build contractors which will be used to source ECI, design and works activities as required for the further development of “Dunsbury Park”, Havant. The Council is the freehold owner of the site which comprises of some 20,8 hectares (49,41 acres) of land adjoining J3 of A3M junction. The site is of significant regional importance due to its strong transport links to London and local workforce access. Further information regarding the site, development offer and progress to date can be found at the dedicated Dunsbury Park website along with aerial videos, marketing brochure, summary masterplan, etc.
The target date for issue of the OJEU Contract Notice is 11.2.2019. The Council will run the procurement process in accordance with the restricted procedure and is aiming to have awarded contracts by 28.6.2019 in line with the following programme:
Once the framework agreement is established work packages may be let via direct award or further competition across the framework Contractors. The Council predicts that the majority of work packages will be let via 2 Stage Open Book Partner contracting with the top ranked framework Contractor, subject to capacity and performance, however the Council will reserve the right to utilise a range of contracting strategies and forms as appropriate. The Council will not set an expiry date for the framework agreement which will end upon completion of development at Dunsbury Park, as defined by the Council.
Currently the Council has a contracting mechanism in place with BAM Construct UK via the OJEU compliant iESE London and SE Major Construction Framework. This mechanism has been used to effectively deliver the works undertaken to date. However the Council wishes to put its own Framework Agreement in place via a bespoke OJEU advertised procurement process to cover delivery of full development of Dunsbury Park without any constraints in respect of term, value, contracting options and Contractor market restrictions.
During the period in which forthcoming procurement process is undertaken and concluded the Council will reserve the right to continue to utilise BAM Construct UK to deliver further development at the site, whether in response to new tenant interest, new requirements from existing tenants or Council led speculative build development. To provide continuity any development packages which are progressed during this period are likely to be taken through to practical completion of works and handover by BAM Construct UK. However all new development requirements which are instigated following conclusion of the procurement process will be let in accordance with the new Framework Agreement established.
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to alert the market to the forthcoming contracting opportunity rather than to operate as a call for competition and/or seek to reduce future procurement timescales. However, the Council is keen to gauge market interest and advice which should be directed to Richard.Lock@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Dunsbury Park is a socially responsible development that acts as a landmark whilst integrating itself into the natural setting. This ensures a unified appearance whilst allowing each plot to retain its own character. The Hermitage stream runs through the landscaped park, bridged by the new link road, and a habitat area to the north of the site helps to preserve some of the rich wildlife the surrounding area has to offer.
To date development has been undertaken on a build to suit basis where specific occupiers with a requirement have approached the Council on the basis of a pre-let agreement .The Council has taken responsibility for planning reserved matters via its D & B contractor and then procuring the construction of the building to an agreed specification and timescale again via its D & B contractor.
The Council is now undertaking its first speculative build, details of which are included within this document and via the website. If this proves successful the Council may wish to build out further speculative units to an agreed specification, although we will still most likely offer a built to suit option as well.
The site is currently being marketed by Lambert Smith Hampton and GVA under contract to the Council. The Council launched the dedicated Dunsbury Park and marketing material in March 2017 which was subsequently refreshed in Autumn 2018.
The Council has commissioned BAM Design to develop a design code that will be used for future development, a copy of which will be made available during the forthcoming procurement process.
The main access way from the A3M was completed in summer 2016. 2 further estates roads have subsequently being completed. A 9mva power supply serves the site, along with gas/water and fibre optic cabling. Each undeveloped plot will require connections to these mains which primarily run along the main estate road.
The Council has contracted with BAM Construct UK to design and construct units on the basis of a 2 stage open book negotiated procurement strategy. The first unit delivered via this mechanism was the construction of a new distribution facility comprising some 80 000 ft


Award value: 70000000