KU128/358P/2015/Primary Care Extension

Scope of Requirement:

Keele University is seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled, qualified, knowledgeable and experienced organisations for the following:

The Works includes:

(i) A two storey extension,

(ii) A new plantroom and associated access will be required to house air handling / VRF Condensing Units equipment to serve the new extension,

(iii) A new IT hub location,

(iv) Mechanical and Electrical Installations including 1 nr lift,

(v) A landscaping & planting scheme will be required, including the creation of a ' gabion ' wall,

(vi) Building construction will consist of a structural steel frame, with a combination of masonry at lower level and insulated cladding panels at higher levels. Bands of glazing will be formed in grey aluminium framed windows to match existing, with a mix of glazed spandrel panels and windows,

(vii) The roof will be of a flat insulated construction with a single ply roofing membrane,

(viii) The extension will be a mix of open plan and smaller office space, meeting rooms,

(ix) Works within the existing building are minor in nature and the existing building will remain in use throughout the works,

(x) An existing car park adjacent to the site is to be upgraded to provide spaces for the extension.

Tender Process:

The Project Information Schedule briefing document can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system InTend portal which is free to use:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home

Please note: All tendering activity, including but not restricted to all communications between Tenderers and the University and all documentation uploaded/submitted, must be conducted through InTend.

Once registered, you can access the documents under the reference: KU128/358P/2015

Your response must be received by us: 12:00 (Midday) Friday 11th September 2015 (via the InTend only).

Please allow sufficient time to upload your documents as late returns will not be permitted by the system.

Tender Information:

Tender Ref: KU128/358P/2015 Tender Title: Primary Care Extension Estimated Value: circa 2 000 000 GBP. Anticipated Contract Start: 4th January 2016. Anticipated Contract Completion: Friday 21st October 2016. Construction Period: 42 Weeks. Main Contact: Michael Hayes, Procurement Officer, Keele University

Background to the University:

Further details on the University can be found at: https://www.keele.ac.uk

Additional information: To be considered for this Tender you must hold the following:

1. Constructionline

The University has adopted Constructionline, the UK government certification service for construction-related contractors.

Work Category — Building General and have a Notation Value of 4 000 000 GBP or above in place.

2. SSIP

You must either be registered and assessed by a prequalification assessment scheme which is a member of SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement), or be able to demonstrate membership of an equivalent scheme. Certification should already be in place, or be likely to be in place when Tenders are to be returned to the University.

3. Insurance Certificates

You must have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below:

Public Liability Insurance = 5 000 000 GBP Employers Liability Insurance = 10 000 000 GBP Professional Indemnity Insurance = 1 000 000 GBP Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5 000 000 GBP

* It is a legal requirement that all companies hold Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance of £5 million as a minimum. Please note this requirement is not applicable to Sole Traders.

4. Turnover

You must possess the necessary economic and financial capacity to perform the contract.

Minimum turnover is set at 4 000 000 GBP

5. Case Studies

You must provide three (3) relevant case studies, completed within the past five (5) years, by the office you shall be carrying out the Works, where you have completed works comparable in size, scope and complexity to this Project, which provides evidence of your ability to deliver the Works. The case studies should evidence your skills, efficiency, experience and reliability in, but not be restricted to the following:

(i) Working within Higher Education Institutions (or similar environments),