Construction Related Professional Consultancy

The University of Southampton (The University) is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with appropriate professional consultants to support the University in the delivery of its Estates Capital development programme and in the on-going maintenance of its existing Estate and Facilities.

Individual project construction values are anticipated to range between £0 to £50m and will include infrastructure maintenance and upgrades, refurbishments, demolition and new build. Limits on the number of candidates invited to tender and the anticipated number appointed to each lot is set out in the Lot information.

The framework agreement will be split into 12 Lots:

Lot 1 - Town Planning Lot 2 - Project Management (Major Projects) Lot 3 - Cost Management (Major Projects) Lot 4 - Civil Engineering Lot 5 - Project Management & Building Surveying (Minor Projects) Lot 6 - Building Services, Engineering & ITC Lot 7 - Structural Engineering Lot 8 - Transportation Engineering Lot 9 - Architectural Design Services (Minor) Lot 10 - Sustainability Consultancy Lot 11 - Landscape Architecture Lot 12 - Commissioning Engineering

Lot Description(s)

Lot 1 - Town Planning Services

The provision of town planning advice in support of the strategic objectives of the Client's capital, maintenance and refurbishment, transportation planning and infrastructure programmes. This may include programme level advisory on planning options, feasibility studies, design, heritage, environmental and visual impact, engagement with third party specialist consultants and advisors and external statutory stakeholders. The provision of town planning services during the pre-application, determination, post-resolution and discharge of conditions phases of projects. These will including the coordination and submission of planning applications and the negotiation of Section 106 Agreements and their discharge. Providing the services of a town planning consultant. Establish and manage systems and procedures to meet all project planning permission objectives.

It is anticipated the University will target an appointment of 3 consultants for this Lot.

Further details are provided in the ITT documents.

Lot 2 - Project Management - Major Projects

The Framework Provider is responsible for the coordination and management of the project and for programming and agreeing the timescales and activities of the Project Team. The Framework Provider shall act as the coordinating Lead Consultant and Contract Administrator under the Building Contract, and shall establish and manage systems and procedures to meet all Project objectives. Directly manage key Project processes, with particular emphasis on, Client interface and approvals, Value and risk management, consultant and contractor selection, appointments and fee management, Design and design management, formulating and implementing a procurement ...