Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2017-09-30
Buyer: University of Nottingham
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 71221000 | 71222000 | 71223000 | 71311000: Civil engineering consultancy services | 71312000: Structural engineering consultancy services
Estimated value: 4000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2017-10-30
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: 2) Other remote locations within the East Midlands which are managed by the University of Nottingham.
The University is seeking to appoint a number of Design Teams for a Framework Agreement. These teams will cover the provision of architectural design, structural engineering, and mechanical and electrical design services commissioned by the University of Nottingham. It is expected that the Architect will fulfil the role of Lead Consultant and will select their preferred engineers to join their team.
It is anticipated that interested parties will be able to provide the following services as a minimum:
The Framework is anticipated to run initially for a period of three years with an option to extend by one further year (total four years) subject to satisfactory performance.
The total value of all commissions undertaken through this framework is anticipated to be between 4 000 000 GBP and 7 000 000 GBP.
Participants will be advised within the procurement documents if this is necessary. Parent company and/or other guarantees of performance and financial liability may be required by the Contracting Authority or proposed by participants if considered appropriate.
Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), on the basis of the information provided in response to the procurement documents.
Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), on the basis of the information provided in response to the procurement documents. The procurement documents can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham using the instructions detailed in III.2.1
The Contracting Authority will assess economic and financial ability based on accounts or statements provided by the Candidate.
Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), on the basis of the information provided in response to the procurement documents.
This procurement will be managed electronically via the Contracting Authority's e-Tendering Site. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Tendering Site. If you have not yet registered on the e-Tendering Site, this can be done online at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/BuyerProfiles
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All correspondence and expressions of interest relating to this procurement must be made through the contracting authority's e-Tendering site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham Non-compliant expressions of interest will not be considered or acknowledged.
(i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process related to the publication of this notice; and
(ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement (limited to the extent permitted under the Public Contracts Regulation 2015); and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by the Candidates. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of the Candidate. Electronic ordering, invoicing and payment may be used by the Contracting Authority under this contract.

Eligibility requirements: Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), on the basis of the information provided in response to the procurement documents. Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), on the basis of the information provided in response to the procurement documents. The procurement documents can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham using the instructions detailed in III.2.1 The Contracting Authority will assess economic and financial ability based on accounts or statements provided by the Candidate. Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), on the basis of the information provided in response to the procurement documents.
Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), on the basis of the information provided in response to the procurement documents. The procurement documents can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham using the instructions detailed in III.2.1 The Contracting Authority will assess economic and financial ability based on accounts or statements provided by the Candidate.
Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended), on the basis of the information provided in response to the procurement documents.