Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 27/11/2023

External Reference: 2023-508251

FTS Reference: 2023-031023

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

University of Kent
XN5452
The Registry
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 7NZ
UK
Contact person: Max Hubbard
Telephone: +44 01227823061
NUTS code:  UKJ4 -  Kent
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74251&B=UNIVERSITYKENT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Docking Station
Reference number:  MH23_003
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

45210000  -  Building construction work
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Works
II.1.4)

Short description

The University of Kent have appointed a multidisciplinary team to develop the design of the Docking Station - a proposed high quality creative centre which brings together state-of-the-art commercial digital production studios, support for local businesses, new education and training opportunities as well as a public programme of events and activities.
The proposal is for these facilities to be located on a single site on the Interface Development Land adjacent to Chatham’s Historic Dockyard. These functions will be split between the former Police Section House (Grade II Listed, Scheduled Monument) and the land within its curtilage - where a new Digital Production Studio building and public realm is proposed.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 9000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45212300  -  Construction work for art and cultural buildings
45212314  -  Historical monument or memorial construction work
45212320  -  Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances
45214400  -  Construction work for university buildings
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKJ4 -  Kent
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The University of Kent have appointed a multidisciplinary team to develop the design of the Docking Station - a proposed high quality creative centre which brings together state-of-the-art commercial digital production studios, support for local businesses, new education and training opportunities as well as a public programme of events and activities.
The proposal is for these facilities to be located on a single site on the Interface Development Land adjacent to Chatham’s Historic Dockyard. These functions will be split between the former Police Section House (Grade II Listed, Scheduled Monument) and the land within its curtilage - where a new Digital Production Studio building and public realm is proposed.
The proposals are for approximately 817 sqm (GIA) of refurbished space in the former Section House; comprised of Exhibition, Cafe, Entrance, hireable meeting space, and associated ancillary spaces on the Ground Floor; with post-production studios, office, co-working and communal space on the upper floors. Meanwhile, the proposed Digital Production Studios building includes approximately 735 sqm (GIA) of floor space. This comprises three studios, green rooms/dressing rooms, production offices and technical space, plus associated facilities.
The Planning Description of Development is as follows: “Part demolition and conversion of the former Police Section House for exhibition space, cafe, meeting space, post-production studios, office and co-working space (mixed-use). The development of a digital production studio (Sui Generis) and the installation of rooftop PV panels. A single storey link extension, construction of vehicular access, substation, hard and soft landscaping and associated works”.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 9000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 15
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  20/11/2023
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
70 Fleet Street
London
EC2
UK
Telephone: +44 2075366060
Internet address: http://www.cedr.com

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
70 Fleet Street
London
EC2
UK
Telephone: +44 2075366060
Internet address: http://www.cedr.com

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
70 Fleet Street
London
EC2
UK
Telephone: +44 2075366060
Internet address: http://www.cedr.com