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 2870123456
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
Student Accommodation Development Derry~Londonderry
Reference number: project_27496
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79993000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Student Accommodation Development Derry~Londonderry
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
150 000 000.00
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
45210000
45211340
50700000
70111000
70210000
70330000
70331000
71200000
79710000
79993000
79993100
90910000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
UKN0A
Main site or place of performance:
Ulster University's Derry~Londonderry campus.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ulster University is seeking expressions of interest from organisations with an interest in working with us to develop additional student accommodation at our Derry~Londonderry campus. We are seeking innovative ideas or models for a partnership to support the design, build, finance and potential operation of student accommodation.
The University is looking for a partner to bring forward residential-led development through a co-ordinated and phased approach, ensuring alignment with Derry City & Strabane District Council and local community plans. The proposed development will be an important part of the University’s ongoing commitment to enhance the student experience and will address the pressing need for additional student accommodation in the city.
The University also believes there is opportunity for private development of accommodation that supports students that are travelling with partners or families with a preference to stay within walking distance to campus, but not within a student village. Developers may wish to inform the University of plans for off-campus student accommodation developments in Derry-Londonderry city.
This Request for Information (RFI) is specifically seeking proposals for the development of between 400-500 student beds on the University-owned former Foyle College site adjacent to the existing Duncreggan Student Village. It is the University’s intention to prioritise investment in accommodation on this site to meet our current growth plans for 2028.
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) and Request for Information (RFI) is to invite potential partners to express an interest and provide information to assist with this procurement. The procurement route, duration and type of contract(s) will be determined following this preliminary market consultation and engagement with market participants which will inform the University in its development of options available. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition, a pre-qualification questionnaire, part of any pre-qualification/selection process or a current tender opportunity. Potential partners will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a Contract Notice is published.
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated total value stated above in Section II.1.5 is indicative only; and includes the initial construction costs and rental income.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/01/2024
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
Please note that the Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire for this opportunity will be accessible on the eSourcing NI platform. This RFI questionnaire also contains further information on the opportunity which can be accessed on the following portal website: https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml.
This RFI questionnaire should be completed by interested providers and submitted via eSourcing NI as directed no later than 15 September 2023.
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 published, welcome interest from all capable potential providers. However, interested parties are advised that they must ultimately satisfy the minimum requirements of the initial Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) selection criteria that will be set out in the procurement documents, in order to be considered for shortlisting to proceed to the next stage, award criteria of the procurement process.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/07/2023