University of Bath framework agreement

Four year framework for the University of Bath, including design of research facilities; Academic/Office/Teaching spaces including lecture theatres; Student Residences; Other facilities/buildings including Sports, Arts and recreationally related, catering facilities/outlets, retail and Student Union premises.

Name, addresses and contact point(s):
University of Bath, Claverton Down, Attn: Mrs. H. Passmore MCIPS, Deputy Head of Purchasing Services, UK-Bath BA2 7AY. Tel. +44 1225386939. E-mail: h.passmore@bath.ac.uk. Fax +44 1225386166

Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: www.bath.ac.uk.

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: UK-Bath: framework for the appointment of architects.

Main place of performance: University of Bath main campus and other related sites.
The notice involves: The establishment of a framework agreement.

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators.
Maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 4.
Duration of the framework agreement: Duration in year(s): 4.

Short description of the contract or purchase(s):
The University of Bath, Department of Estates, seeks Architectural Services under a framework agreement.

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Architectural Practices and a pre-qualification questionnaire
(PQQ) is available for completion (see Section VI.3 Additional Information below for details on how to obtain this document).

Architectural services under this framework may be expected to include retainers as small as 50 000 GBP capital value and up to 15 000 000 GBP
(excluding VAT and fees). The appointment will be for 4 years. It is envisaged that the future work load will include:

Lot 1: Research facilities.
Lot 2: Academic/Office/Teaching spaces including lecture theatres.
Lot 3: Student Residences.
Lot 4: Other facilities/buildings including Sports, Arts and recreationally related, catering facilities/outlets, retail and Student Union premises.

NB It is expected that for lots 1, 2 and 4, the next capital programme of works will focus on refurbishment and extension, not necessarily new
build.
Interested parties may apply for one or more lots. Architectural and related services.

Division into lots: Yes.
Tenders should be submitted for: one or more lots.

Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
27.11.2009 - 12:00.

Additional information:

This notice, subsequent Tender and Award are part of the University of Bath E-tendering programme in conjunction with BiP Solutions Ltd. In the first instance suppliers will be asked to register their company`s details on www.delta-ets.com, and thereafter will be issued with a Username and Password. If you have already registered with Delta previously, please click on the `Delta-ets Home` tab instead. This will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to express your interest. If you have registered and have forgotten your Username and Password, please click on the forgotten password link on the Delta-ets homepage.

To express your interest you must download, complete and then submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) which may be found in the Vault
section of Delta. The TAC code required to access this document is 04T638927. Your completed PQQ must be uploaded to the Vault by 27.11.2009

(12:00). Please ensure that you give yourself enough time when expressing your interest. Where access to Delta-ets is unavailable or assistance is
required, please contact the Delta helpdesk via email helpdesk@delta-ets.com or telephone +44 8452707050 for assistance.
GO reference: GO 09110922/01.

Date of dispatch of this notice:
9.11.2009