Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Ulster
Block X Room X031, Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
UK
Contact person: Donal Quinn
Telephone: +44 2870123760
E-mail: d.quinn@ulster.ac.uk
NUTS: UKN
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.ulster.ac.uk
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://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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
JSV Sports Extension Works
Reference number: project_27573
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
JSV Sports Extension Works
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
7 250 000.00
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
45300000
45400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
Main site or place of performance:
Jordanstown Sports Village, Shore Rd, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ulster University will shortly be undertaking a procurement exercise and intends to procure a contract for Sports Extension Works at the University's High Performance Centre located on the Jordanstown Sports Village (JSV).
The indicative timetable for the main stages of the procurement process is anticipated to be as follows:
• Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ): September 2023
• Invitation to Tender (ITT): December 2023
• Contract award: Quarter 1 2024
• Works commencement on-site: Quarter 2 2024.
The project is to build an extension on to the existing High Performance Centre located at JSV.
This project will provide an additional 2,500sqm of accommodation to supplement the existing High Performance Centre. The building will sit within the current car park to the west of the existing facility and will connect into the existing building at two points on the ground floor and one point on the first floor. The additional accommodation includes a gym, fitness studios, teaching spaces, changing rooms, catering facility and a new reception area. Works will also require the provision of mechanical and electrical building services and ground works.
The design is being undertaken by University appointed consultants up to and including RIBA Stage 4. The project will be delivered to BREEAM Excellent.
The fully constructed building is to be operational by the Summer of 2025.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is anticipated the Contract will entail up to fifteen (15) months during the initial construction period and twelve (12) months for the defects liability period. Therefore the total Contract duration will be approximately twenty seven (27) months.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
18/09/2023
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
Interested parties are not required (and are not being requested) to submit any information or contact the University in response to this Prior Information Notice. As set out in Section II.2.4 above, this notice is being provided for information and advance notice only. The information contained within this notice may be subject to change within the final contract notice published in relation to this opportunity.
The University will, once the Contract Notice and procurement documents have been made available, welcome interest from all suitable potential providers. However, interested parties are advised that they must ultimately satisfy the minimum requirements of the selection criteria that will be set out in the procurement documents, in order to be selected to proceed to the next stage, Invitation to Tender (ITT) award criteria of the procurement process.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/08/2023