Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
AIEC Ltd
AIEC Project Office, Gogerddan Campus
Aberystwyth
SY23 3EB
UK
Contact person: Mike Smith
Telephone: +44 1970628611
E-mail: aiecadmin@aber.ac.uk
Fax: +44 1970621753
NUTS: UKL1
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/university/future/gogerddan/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1009
I.1) Name and addresses
Aberystwyth University
c/o Finance Office, Student Welcome Centre, Penglais Campus
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FB
UK
Telephone: +44 1970628611
E-mail: tenstaff@aber.ac.uk
Fax: +44 1970621753
NUTS: UKL1
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.aber.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1009
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Research & Innovation
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Aberystwyth Innovation & Enterprise Campus
Reference number: AIEC/2016/001
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Procurement of a Principal Contractor for the Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus. The project comprises the following elements:
1.a Seed Bio-Bank and Processing Facility
2.a Bio-Refining Centre
3.an advanced Analytical Science Centre
4.a Future Food Centre (focusing on animal and dairy products)
5.'The Hub’ a multifaceted forum for interactions between academic and industry stakeholders.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
30 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45100000
45200000
45300000
45400000
45500000
45214000
45214600
45214620
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL1
Main site or place of performance:
Aberystwyth, SY23 3EB.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
AIEC Limited and Aberystwyth University intend to undertake this procurement as a joint procurement in accordance with Regulation 38 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with AIEC Limited managing the procedure on behalf of both.
Anticipating benefits in minimising risk, contract co-ordination, construction processes, project communications etc, two construction contracts will result from this procurement, both being awarded to a single contractor:
Contract 1 - Aberystwyth University as Employer for the Seed Bio-Bank and Processing Facility
Contract 2 - AIEC Limited as Employer for scheme elements 2-5 inclusive, as listed above.
A full OJEU Restricted Procedure is being adopted as the procurement route for the Principal Contractor for the contracts, under The Public Contract Regulations 2015, based on a Two-Stage Design and Build approach. The Form of Contract will be JCT DB2011, with pre-construction appointments for the pre-construction stages.
II.2.14) Additional information
Further information about the Project is available via the sell2wales link. Please access this website to view the "AIEC Project Description - r4" document attached to this PIN.
The project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and Aberystwyth University.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
30/06/2016
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
AIEC Limited and Aberystwyth University are holding two pre-procurement market engagement events, both with the same content.
Event One - Thursday 26 May at 13:00-15:00 at Aberystwyth University
Event Two - Friday 27 May at 10:00-12.00 at Life Sciences Hub Wales, Cardiff
Event topics will be selected from a draft list which those interested in attending can influence. Attention is drawn to the "AIEC Project Description - r4" attached to this PIN, giving further and full details about event arrangements, and instructions for attendees. To register your interest in attending either or both events please send an email to aiecadmin@aber.ac.uk before 16:00 on 18 May 2016. Final details will be published on the e-tender portal on 20 May 2016.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=45252.
(WA Ref:45252)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/05/2016