Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
De Montfort University
Leicester
UK
E-mail: procurement@dmu.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.dmu.ac.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Lead Designer/Architect for the re-development of the new Library at De Montfort University
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
De Montfort University has an ambition to develop a new library experience estimated at £30M - We are planning an ambitious reimagining that will support a diverse student body and which will facilitate new forms of research and learning. A new library extension and redesign of the current space, including thermal improvements will help create the conditions for success for our students and faculty, and establish a model for a next generation library. It will offer access to expert services that extend beyond the walls of the library to support student learning and academic success, to support research, digital scholarship and transformations to scholarly communication. Creating a new Library offer will also foster new opportunities to engage with the city, region and its communities by delivering an exciting spectrum of social, cultural and academic engagement activities. Both digital and physical, dynamic and enduring, empowering and inspiring.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope for the project is still to be determined and could consist of either:a) Refurbishment of the Kimberlin Library, Eric Wood and new build infill to connect the buildings or;b) Refurbishment of the Kimberlin Library and demolition of Eric Wood and larger new building connected to the existing buildings.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
04/09/2023
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
Please do not send messages via In-Tend portal as no responses will be made available.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/09/2023