Hawkshead Campus Redevelopment - Main Contractor Appointment

The College has embarked upon a significant project to expand and develop the heart of its Hawkshead Campus.

A Planning Application for the proposed development was submitted in November 2018 and due to be determined in early 2019.

The project will deliver a number of world leading facilities that will enhance the College's reputation.

The proposed development comprises the replacement of a number of outmoded buildings dating from the 1960s.

A 'Hub' of new spaces will be created connecting to two existing modern buildings.

These new spaces will include; a 430 seat dividable lecture theatre; teaching spaces; library - social learning space; category 2 research laboratories and staff offices.

The total anticipated new build area is in the region is 6600 sq/m, with repurposing of the main entrance area and the reconfiguration of the existing café space.

The College has advertised the project on the OJEU site and the object of this procurement is to procure and appoint a Main Contractor, who will deliver the project alongside the College and other Professional Team Members.

The College anticipates conducting the procurement in accordance with the timetable below but it reserves the right to vary key dates should it choose to do so.

Date Milestones & Activities 18th Jan 2018 Submit OJEU notice for publication along with procurement documents 5th Feb Jan 2019 Deadline for Candidates to submit clarification questions about the SQ 22nd Feb 2019 Closing date for receipt of SQ responses 25th Feb 2019 Start of SQ evaluation period15th March 2019 Completion of SQ evaluation and notification to short-listed & unsuccessful Candidates 15 April 2019 Issue ITT to short listed Candidates 7 June 2019 Deadline for return of tenders 17 June 2019 Complete Evaluation of tenders 18 June 2019 Notification of Contract award decision 28 June 2019 Expiry of 10 day standstill period July 19 Enter into Contract - Letter of Intent Procurement Documents In connection with this procurement the College has published the following procurement and contract documentation: • Selections Questionnaire - SQ, (Appendix 1) • SQ - Evaluation Methodology, (Appendix 2) • Proposed Amendments to JCT Standard Building Contract 2016 without quantities • Proposed JCT sub-contractor warranty and JCT bond, parent company guarantee • Proposed Project Contract Preliminaries • RIBA Stage 3 - Architectural Design Information • RIBA Stage 3 - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design Information • RIBA Stage 3 - Civil and Structural Engineering Design Information 5.2 These documents can be downloaded at this site www.rvc.ac.uk/ojeu