Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Newport City Council
Civic Centre
Newport
NP20 4UR
UK
Contact person: Anthony Morris
Telephone: +44 1633240412
E-mail: anthony.morris@newportnorse.co.uk
NUTS: UKL21
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.newport.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0273
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Newport Transporter Bridge Repair, Restoration and Visitor Centre Construction - Development Phase
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
This tender (and its constituent Lots) sets out the requirements for the commissioning of an Architectural Design Team (Visitor centre), Conservation Engineering Design Team (Bridge Repair & restoration), Conservation Engineering Contractor, and Visitor centre Building Contractor.
The Consultant commissions will comprise of full design team services for the delivery of the Visitor Centre, any proposed interface with the existing Grade 1 Listed Bridge Structure and the repairs to the existing Grade 1 Listed Bridge Structure. The commission will be for these services up to RIBA Stage 4. Two separate contractors (one for the Visitor centre and One for the Bridge Repair and Restoration)will be appointed to the pre-construction phase to work with each design team to provide a deliverable solution in line with the outline budget. This work will form part of a Round 2 application to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the construction Phase of the Newport Transporter Bridge project.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
466 032.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Architectural Design Team for Visitor Centre - Development Phase
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This brief sets out the requirements for the commissioning of an Architectural Team. The commission will comprise of full design team services for the delivery of the Visitor Centre and any proposed interface with the existing Grade 1 Listed Bridge Structure. The commission will be for these services up to RIBA Stage 4. At the same time a contractor will be appointed to the pre-construction phase to work with the design team to provide a deliverable solution in line with the outline budget. Once this commission has been completed it will form part of the part of a Round 2 application to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Newport Transporter Bridge project.
Should the Round 2 application be successful then it is expected that the Architectural Team will novate to the building contractor for the delivery phase.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Conservation Engineering Design - Bridge Repair & Restoration - Development Phase
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This brief sets out the requirements for the commissioning of a Conservation Engineering Team. The commission will comprise of full design team services for the delivery of the repairs and alterations to the current bridge structure and associated buildings and structures. The Conservation Engineer will need to work with the Visitor Centre Architect to ensure that the transition/interface between the Visitor Centre and with the existing Grade 1 Listed Bridge Structure is as seamless as possible.
The commission will be for these services up to RIBA Stage 4. At the same time a specialist contractor will be appointed to the pre-construction phase to work with the engineering design team to provide a deliverable solution in line with the outline budget. Once this commission has been completed it will form part of the part of a Round 2 application to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Newport Transporter Bridge project.
Should the Round 2 application be successful then it is expected that the Conservation Engineering Team will novate to the bridge repair contractor for the delivery phase.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Pre-Construction Building Contractor, Visitor Centre - Development Phase
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A first stage tender is being sought for the employment of a Building Contractor for the delivery of the Visitor Centre and any proposed interface with the existing Grade 1 Listed Bridge Structure.
A separate procurement exercise is being undertaken to commission a specialist Conservation Contractor to undertake the specialist repairs to the existing Grade 1 Listed Bridge Structure.
The intention of the first stage tender is to provide the basis upon which to appoint a Contractor who will work together with all Visitor Centre Design team and stakeholders in delivering the project for Newport City Council and HLF. The Contractor will be expected to participate fully in the pre-construction phase with the aim of reducing risk in the construction phase of the project.
The contractor will be appointed to the pre-construction phase to work with the Visitor Centre design team to provide a deliverable solution in line with the outline budget. Once this commission has been completed it will form part of the part of a Round 2 application to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Newport Transporter Bridge project.
Should the Round 2 application be successful then it is expected that the Architectural Team will novate to the contractor for the delivery phase following the agreement of the Stage Two Tender.
The second stage process will be to confirm the appointment of the contractor, to enter into a construction contract, to set a contract sum and to finalise the details of the project programme.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Pre-Construction Conservation Contractor Transporter Bridge Repair & Restoration
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45220000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL21
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A first stage tender is being sought for the employment of a Specialist Engineering Contractor for the repair and restoration of the Transporter bridge Structure and ancillary buildings/structures relating to the existing Grade 1 Listed Bridge Structure.
A separate procurement exercise is being undertaken to commission a building contractor to construction the visitor centre and the interface with the existing Grade 1 Listed Bridge Structure.
The intention of the first stage tender is to provide the basis upon which to appoint a Contractor who will work together with all Bridge repair and Restoration Design team and stakeholders in delivering the project for Newport City Council and HLF. The Contractor will be expected to participate fully in the pre-construction phase with the aim of reducing risk in the construction phase of the project.
The contractor will be appointed to the pre-construction phase to work with the Bridge repair and Restoration Design team to provide a deliverable solution in line with the outline budget. Once this commission has been completed it will form part of the part of a Round 2 application to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Newport Transporter Bridge project
Should the Round 2 application be successful then it is expected that the Engineering Design Team will novate to the contractor for the delivery phase following the agreement of the Stage Two Tender.
The second stage process will be to confirm the appointment of the contractor, to enter into a construction contract, to set a contract sum and to finalise the details of the project programme.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 025-054263
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Architectural Design Team for Visitor Centre - Development Phase
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ATKINS WALTERS & WEBSTER LTD
ATKINS WALTERS & WEBSTER LTD, 70 REDCLIFF STREET Bristol
BRISTOL
BS16LS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
156 877.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
299 949.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Conservation Engineering Design - Bridge Repair & Restoration - Development Phase
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curtins Consulting Limited
Beetham Court, 51-55 Tithebarn Street
Liverpool
L22SB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
214 950.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
297 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Pre-Construction Building Contractor, Visitor Centre - Development Phase
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Andrew Scott Limited
The Grange, Margam
Port Talbot
SA132SP
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
2 582 591.55
GBP
/ Highest offer:
2 808 827.04
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Pre-Construction Conservation Contractor Transporter Bridge Repair & Restoration
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
American Bridge UK Limited
3rd Floor, Suite A, 58 St Aldates
Oxford
OX11ST
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
7 705 931.92
GBP
/ Highest offer:
8 964 181.23
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
1) Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is only required once):
— browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
— click the “Suppliers register here” link,
— agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”,
— enter your correct business and user details,
— note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete,
— you will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure).
2) Express an Interest in the Project:
— login to the portal with the username / password,
— click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires open to any registered supplier),
— click on the relevant Tender (project_41002 available from 31.1.2019) to access the content,
— click on the ITT code to access the content.
3. Responding to the tender:
— you can now choose to “Create Response” or “Decline to Respond” (please give a reason if declining),
— you can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification,
— note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ,
— there may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).
If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Monday — Friday (8:00 am — 6:00 pm) on:
— email: help@bravosolution.co.uk
— phone: 0800 368 4850
Note: The Authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=82326
The Contracting Authority intends to include community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason:
it is a requirement of Welsh Government Funding
(WA Ref:132195)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.newport.gov.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Newport Norse Ltd
1st Floor Caradog House, Cleppa Park
Newport
NP10 8UG
UK
Telephone: +44 1633240456
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/06/2023