Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2018-07-11
Buyer: National Trust
Country: UK
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 45212000: Construction work for leisure buildings | 45212300 | 45212314 | 45212350 | 92522200
Estimated value:  GBP
Submission deadline: 2018-08-14
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Principal Contractor to deliver conservation and infrasturcture works — The Curtain Rises at Seaton Delaval Hall
The National trust is seeking to appoint a Principal contractor who will be responsible for the delivery of the construction phase of the conservation, repairs, landscape and infrastructure works to the historic buildings and features at the a Grade I listed mansion set within Grade II* registered park and gardens at Seaton Delaval Hall.
The focus for this Project is Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland, a Grade I listed mansion set within Grade II — registered park and gardens. This property was acquired by the National Trust in 2009 and has since undergone major conservation works. A further major conservation and interpretation project, entitled ‘The Curtain Rises’, is currently in development. ‘The Curtain Rises’ will include urgent conservation and infrastructure works.
‘The Curtain Rises’ prioritises all necessary works to conserve Seaton Delaval Hall: from the re-roofing of the West Wing to stabilisation of the ha-ha walls and bastions, from conserving the collapsing stable stalls to consolidating the derelict Mausoleum. We will also be addressing the visitor experience, from toilets and cafe to interpretation, to ensure that we put Seaton Delaval onto a sustainable footing for the future. These works also include providing a more accessible experience by reconfiguring footpaths and creating solid links between the various areas of the estate.
We are not, at this stage, able to undertake less urgent, although still desirable, restoration works across the estate. The Curtain Rises project is viewed as being the start of a new phase of incremental activity and we know that there is much more to come.
Expressions of interest are invited from experienced contractors with relevant experience on projects of similar scale and nature. Interested companies should request and complete a Pre-qualification Questionnaire in accordance with the instructions in this document.
The SDH Curtain Rises Project, as a whole, is a conservation led project seeking to address priority conservation issues at Seaton Delaval Hall. In addition we want to improve the visitor experience on site and are upgrading our facilities to meet expectations. The Conservation and Infrastructure scope is:
— Conservation: Deliver the urgent conservation work needed to save this Grade I Listed Building and its associated landscape. Several Work Packages have been identified to repair and consolidate the main mansion buildings and key landscape features:
—— WP01 Central Hall: Works to north & south portico steps to provide greater prevention of water ingress to basement, install flooring in the basement, complete outstanding masonry repairs generally, repairs to east and west internal stairs, creation of designed infrastructure to enable creative interpretation of the spaces, includes potential for future lift access
—— WP02 West Wing: re-roof, upgrade of heating system to include conservation heating controls (and investigate renewable energy opportunities), general stonework and timber repair, internal redecoration
—— WP03 East Wing: creation of high quality visitor toilet, address internal issues in the Stables, general stonework repair
—— WP04 Brewhouse: Refurbishment, repair and conversion of existing building accompanied by new build extension to provide a 90 cover cafe
—— WP05 Landscape Structures: masonry repair of HaHa walls and bastions, masonry and timber repairs including new temporary roof to Orangery, stabilisation of the Walled garden walls including buttressing where appropriate. Repair and stabilisation of the Mausoleum and Sea Walk Walls
—— WP06 Landscape: Reviewing and re-modelling of footpath network, planting, tree works to revive the landscape offer and provide a step back to more historical layouts by creating vistas and views that have been lost or obstructed over the years whilst providing more accessible routes to greater proportion of the grounds. The works also include removal of existing play scapes and modular buildings
—— WP07 Play: Bespoke play installations and interpretation offer to both North West woods and South East gardens.

Eligibility requirements: Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: In accordance with Article 45 of Directive 2004/18/EC and Regulation 23 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended): 1. All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that the candidate, their Directors, or any other person who has powers of representation, decision or control of the candidate have not been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for one or more of the reasons listed below: (a) participation in a criminal organisation, as defined in Article 2(1) of Council Joint Action 98/733/JHA (1); (b) corruption, as defined in Article 3 of the Council Act of 26.5.1997 and Article 3(1) of Council Joint Action98/742/JHA respectively; (c) fraud within the meaning of Article 1 of the Convention relating to the protection of the financial interests of the European Communities; (d) money laundering, as defined in Article 1 of Council Directive 91/308/EEC of 10.6.1991 on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering. 2. All candidates will be required to produce a certificate or declaration demonstrating that they are not bankrupt or the subject of an administration order, are not being wound up, have not granted a trust deed, are not the subject of a petition presented for sequestration of their estate, have not had a receiver, manager or administrator appointed and are not otherwise apparently insolvent. Failure to provide such declarations will result in the candidate being declared ineligible for selection to participate in this procurement process. 1) All candidates will be required to provide a reference from their bank. 2) All candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant insurances. 3) All candidates will be required to provide financial statements covering the previous 2 financial years, and including the total turnover of the candidate and the turnover in respect of activities which are of a similar nature to the subject matter of this notice. Candidates must provide: 1) A comprehensive formal statement of the candidate's Technical capabilities. 2) Evidence of the candidate's ability to work on buildings of particular historic or architectural interest, including details of relevant experience as appropriate. 3) A statement of the candidate's average number of staff and managerial staff. 4) Details of the educational and professional qualifications of the candidate's managerial staff, and those of the named person(s) who would be responsible for providing the services or carrying out the work or works under the contract. 5) A copy of the candidate's company quality policy statement, together with evidence showing that the candidate's company quality system is compliant to a relevant quality standard. 6) Details of work similar to that required under this Notice, which has been carried out by the candidate for a minimum of 3 other clients within the last 2 years, including relevant descriptions, plans and/or photographs of the works, and contact details of the clients for whom those works were carried out. 7) An indication of the proportion of the contract which is the subject of this notice, and the precise nature of the work, which the candidate would propose to subcontract. 8) In the event that the candidate is unable to demonstrate direct experience of work similar to that required under this contract, in respect of buildings of particular architectural or historic interest, such other information as will enable the contracting authority to assess the candidate's ability to carry out such work. 9) Evidence of effective collaborative working with other parties, relevant to projects of a similar nature and complexity. Evidence of sound business structure, strong technical capabilities, and adequate staffing arrangements is essential. Details of company accreditations recent experience of working on Grade 1 Listed buildings (or equivalent) is essential. Evidence of how best your approach provides local economic benefit would be beneficial. Evidence of an acceptable quality management system is essential. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively with clients, design team, and other professional specialists, relevant to projects of a similar nature and complexity, is essential. Knowledge and experience of working on buildings of similar character to Seaton Delaval Hall would be beneficial. Evidence of working on projects which have remained occupied or open to general public. Evidence of providing / creating training opportunities for key stakeholders or general public. Evidence of public engagement during construction works.
1) All candidates will be required to provide a reference from their bank. 2) All candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant insurances. 3) All candidates will be required to provide financial statements covering the previous 2 financial years, and including the total turnover of the candidate and the turnover in respect of activities which are of a similar nature to the subject matter of this notice.
Candidates must provide: 1) A comprehensive formal statement of the candidate's Technical capabilities. 2) Evidence of the candidate's ability to work on buildings of particular historic or architectural interest, including details of relevant experience as appropriate. 3) A statement of the candidate's average number of staff and managerial staff. 4) Details of the educational and professional qualifications of the candidate's managerial staff, and those of the named person(s) who would be responsible for providing the services or carrying out the work or works under the contract. 5) A copy of the candidate's company quality policy statement, together with evidence showing that the candidate's company quality system is compliant to a relevant quality standard. 6) Details of work similar to that required under this Notice, which has been carried out by the candidate for a minimum of 3 other clients within the last 2 years, including relevant descriptions, plans and/or photographs of the works, and contact details of the clients for whom those works were carried out. 7) An indication of the proportion of the contract which is the subject of this notice, and the precise nature of the work, which the candidate would propose to subcontract. 8) In the event that the candidate is unable to demonstrate direct experience of work similar to that required under this contract, in respect of buildings of particular architectural or historic interest, such other information as will enable the contracting authority to assess the candidate's ability to carry out such work. 9) Evidence of effective collaborative working with other parties, relevant to projects of a similar nature and complexity. Evidence of sound business structure, strong technical capabilities, and adequate staffing arrangements is essential. Details of company accreditations recent experience of working on Grade 1 Listed buildings (or equivalent) is essential. Evidence of how best your approach provides local economic benefit would be beneficial. Evidence of an acceptable quality management system is essential. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively with clients, design team, and other professional specialists, relevant to projects of a similar nature and complexity, is essential. Knowledge and experience of working on buildings of similar character to Seaton Delaval Hall would be beneficial. Evidence of working on projects which have remained occupied or open to general public. Evidence of providing / creating training opportunities for key stakeholders or general public. Evidence of public engagement during construction works.
Candidates must provide: 1) A comprehensive formal statement of the candidate's Technical capabilities. 2) Evidence of the candidate's ability to work on buildings of particular historic or architectural interest, including details of relevant experience as appropriate. 3) A statement of the candidate's average number of staff and managerial staff. 4) Details of the educational and professional qualifications of the candidate's managerial staff, and those of the named person(s) who would be responsible for providing the services or carrying out the work or works under the contract. 5) A copy of the candidate's company quality policy statement, together with evidence showing that the candidate's company quality system is compliant to a relevant quality standard. 6) Details of work similar to that required under this Notice, which has been carried out by the candidate for a minimum of 3 other clients within the last 2 years, including relevant descriptions, plans and/or photographs of the works, and contact details of the clients for whom those works were carried out. 7) An indication of the proportion of the contract which is the subject of this notice, and the precise nature of the work, which the candidate would propose to subcontract. 8) In the event that the candidate is unable to demonstrate direct experience of work similar to that required under this contract, in respect of buildings of particular architectural or historic interest, such other information as will enable the contracting authority to assess the candidate's ability to carry out such work. 9) Evidence of effective collaborative working with other parties, relevant to projects of a similar nature and complexity.
Evidence of sound business structure, strong technical capabilities, and adequate staffing arrangements is essential. Details of company accreditations recent experience of working on Grade 1 Listed buildings (or equivalent) is essential. Evidence of how best your approach provides local economic benefit would be beneficial. Evidence of an acceptable quality management system is essential. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively with clients, design team, and other professional specialists, relevant to projects of a similar nature and complexity, is essential. Knowledge and experience of working on buildings of similar character to Seaton Delaval Hall would be beneficial. Evidence of working on projects which have remained occupied or open to general public. Evidence of providing / creating training opportunities for key stakeholders or general public. Evidence of public engagement during construction works.