Framework Agreement for the provision of Construction and Sustainability Professional Services

Description

The University seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of design consultancy and advisory services for both construction and sustainability professional services. The University seeks consultant(s) who will work collaboratively with the University and other team members and comply with the University’s procedures to ensure that the following are achieved; - The space and functionality standards are achieved - The operational functionality meets or exceeds end users expectations - Ensure the capital/maintenance project achieves best value and is delivered within the budget threshold - Work with the University to ensure the whole life costs are affordable and provide life cycle costings - Ensure the design is sustainable and meet or exceed the University’s sustainability targets - Work with the Consultant to ensure the delivery of the project is achieved with minimal impact by the adoption of soft landing techniques. - Use of Common Data Environments for design collaboration, contract administration and quality management, including BIM - Development of designs which allow safe and easy maintenance solutions and will fully align with Estates Services design guides and other relevant user specifications This Framework Agreement is intended to comprise of 12 Lots, please refer to the Lot description for each Lot for full details. Lot 1: Architect- Small The following Lot description includes an overview of the required services, please note this list is not fully exhaustive and is not limited to the below only; Architect- Small- for Projects with a Net Construction cost of up to 4,000,000 GBP. - Lead the Design Team; - provision of Architectural design services through the various RIBA stages of a project; - provision of Contract Administration Services; - development of feasibility studies and option appraisals; - reporting of building fabric elements; - provide architectural advice when requested Common Across all Lots: - working collaboratively with the other design/ designers to deliver the clients end goal - working in a live operation facilities maintaining ongoing operations - delivering design services and or advisory services for New Build, Refurbishment, Conservation, Backlog Maintenance based projects, providing Laboratories / Research Facilities, Teaching Rooms, Office, Student Accommodation and Public Realm. - Understanding of Sustainable construction and Net Zero solution and devices for example but not limited to the application of circular economy principles in construction and demolition design; climate adaptation risk assessment and green infrastructure solutions; embodied carbon reduction and calculation and reporting; PAS 2080 for infrastructure; PassiveHaus/EnerPHit design and delivery; Well Building design and certification; Biophilia; BRREAM in Use and SKA rating systems - Understanding of whole life costing / life cycle costings - The use of BIM in circular economy as a tool to reduce emissions - Ability to apply soft landing techniques. - Use of Common Data Environments for design collaboration, contract administration and quality management - Develop designs which allow safe and easy maintenance solutions Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the procurement documents contained within Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) within the General Supplier Attachment Area. In particular document entitled UOS-18191-2020- SPD- 4C.1.2 Guidance and Template. Lot 2: Architect- Large The following Lot description includes an overview of the required services, please note this list is not fully exhaustive and is not limited to the below only; Architect- Large- for Projects with a Net Construction cost of over 4,000,000 GBP. - Lead the Design Team; - provision of Architectural design services through the various RIBA stages of a project; - provision of Contract Administration Services when PM not appointed; - development of feasibility studies and option appraisals; - reporting of building fabric elements; - provide architectural advice when requested; Common Across all Lots: - working collaboratively with the other design/ designers to deliver the clients end goal - working in a live operation facilities maintaining ongoing operations - delivering design services and or advisory services for New Build, Refurbishment, Conservation, Backlog Maintenance based projects, providing Laboratories / Research Facilities, Teaching Rooms, Office, Student Accommodation and Public Realm. - Understanding of Sustainable construction and Net Zero solution and devices for example but not limited to the application of circular economy principles in construction and demolition design; climate adaptation risk assessment and green infrastructure solutions; embodied carbon reduction and calculation and reporting; PAS 2080 for infrastructure; PassiveHaus/EnerPHit design and delivery; Well Building design and certification; Biophilia; BRREAM in Use and SKA rating systems - Understanding of whole life costing / life cycle costings - The use of BIM in circular economy as a tool to reduce emissions - Ability to apply soft landing techniques. - Use of Common Data Environments for design collaboration, contract administration and quality management - Develop designs which allow safe and easy maintenance solutions Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the procurement documents contained within Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) within the General Supplier Attachment Area. In particular document entitled UOS-18191-2020- SPD- 4C.1.2 Guidance and Template. Lot 3: Building Services- Small The following Lot description includes an overview of the required services, please note this list is not fully exhaustive and is not limited to the below only; Building Services- Small- for Projects with a Net Construction cost of up to 4,000,000 GBP - provision of Mechanical & Electrical design services through the various RIBA stages of a project; - development of feasibility studies and option appraisals; - provide condition reports on existing Mechanical & Electrical installations; - provide mechanical and electrical advice when requested; Common across all lots: - working collaboratively with the other design/ designers to deliver the clients end goal - working in a live operation facilities maintaining ongoing operations - delivering design services and or advisory services for New Build, Refurbishment, Conservation, Backlog Maintenance based projects, providing Laboratories / Research Facilities, Teaching Rooms, Office, Student Accommodation and Public Realm. - Understanding of Sustainable construction and Net Zero solution and devices for example but not limited to the application of circular economy principles in construction and demolition design; climate adaptation risk assessment and green infrastructure solutions; embodied carbon reduction and calculation and reporting; PAS 2080 for infrastructure; PassiveHaus/EnerPHit design and delivery; Well Building design and certification; Biophilia; BRREAM in Use and SKA rating systems - Understanding of whole life costing / life cycle costings - The use of BIM in circular economy as a tool to reduce emissions - Ability to apply soft landing techniques. - Use of Common Data Environments for design collaboration, contract administration and quality management - Develop designs which allow safe and easy maintenance solutions Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the procurement documents contained within Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) within the General Supplier Attachment Area. In particular document entitled UOS-18191-2020- SPD- 4C.1.2 Guidance and Template. Lot 4: Building Services- Large The following Lot description includes an overview of the required services, please note this list is not fully exhaustive and is not limited to the below only; Building Services- Large- for Projects with a Net Construction cost of over 4,000,000 GBP - provision of Mechanical & Electrical design services through the various RIBA stages of a project; - development of feasibility studies and option appraisals; - provide condition reports on existing Mechanical & Electrical installations; - provide mechanical and electrical advice when requested; Common across all lots: - working collaboratively with the other design/ designers to deliver the clients end goal - working in a live operation facilities maintaining ongoing operations - delivering design services and or advisory services for New Build, Refurbishment, Conservation, Backlog Maintenance based projects, providing Laboratories / Research Facilities, Teaching Rooms, Office, Student Accommodation and Public Realm. - Understanding of Sustainable construction and Net Zero solution and devices for example but not limited to the application of circular economy principles in construction and demolition design; climate adaptation risk assessment and green infrastructure solutions; embodied carbon reduction and calculation and reporting; PAS 2080 for infrastructure; PassiveHaus/EnerPHit design and delivery; Well Building design and certification; Biophilia; BRREAM in Use and SKA rating systems - Understanding of whole life costing / life cycle costings - The use of BIM in circular economy as a tool to reduce emissions - Ability to apply soft landing techniques. - Use of Common Data Environments for design collaboration, contract administration and quality management - Develop designs which allow safe and easy maintenance solutions Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the procurement documents contained within Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) within the General Supplier Attachment Area. In particular document entitled UOS-18191-2020- SPD- 4C.1.2 Guidance and Template. Lot 5: Civil and Structural- Small The following Lot description includes an overview of the required services, please note this list is not fully exhaustive and is not limited to the below only; Civil and Structural Engineer- Small- for Projects with a Net Construction cost of up to 4,000,000 GBP. - provision of Civil & Structural design services through the various RIBA stages of a project; - development of feasibility studies and option appraisals; - provide condition reports / structural assessments on existing fabric elements; - provide Civil & Structural advice when requested; Common across all lots: - working collaboratively with the other design to deliver the clients end goal - working in a live operation facilities maintaining ongoing operations - delivering design services for New Build, Refurbishment, Conservation, Backlog Maintenance based projects, providing Laboratories / Research Facilities, Teaching Rooms, Office, Student Accommodation and Public Realm. - Understanding of Sustainable construction and Net Zero solution and devices e.g. application of circular economy principles in construction and demolition design; climate adaptation risk assessment and green infrastructure solutions; embodied carbon reduction and calculation and reporting; PAS 2080 for infrastructure; PassiveHaus/EnerPHit design and delivery; Well Building design and certification; Biophilia; BREEAM in Use and SKA rating systems - Understanding of whole life costing / life cycle costings - The use of BIM in circular economy as a tool to reduce emissions - Able to apply soft landing techniques. - Use of Common Data Environments for design collaboration, contract administration and quality management - Develop designs which allow safe and easy maintenance solutions Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the procurement documents contained within Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) within the General Supplier Attachment Area. In particular document entitled UOS-18191-2020- SPD- 4C.1.2 Guidance and Template. Lot 6: Civil and Structural Engineer- Large The following Lot description includes an overview of the required services, please note this list is not fully exhaustive and is not limited to the below only; Civil and Structural Engineer- Large- for Projects with a Net Construction cost of over 4,000,000 GBP. - provision of Civil & Structural design services through the various RIBA stages of a project; - development of feasibility studies and option appraisals; - provide condition reports / structural assessments on existing fabric elements; - provide Civil & Structural advice when requested; Common across all lots: - working collaboratively with the other design/ designers to deliver the clients end goal - working in a live operation facilities maintaining ongoing operations - delivering design services and or advisory services for New Build, Refurbishment, Conservation, Backlog Maintenance based projects, providing Laboratories / Research Facilities, Teaching Rooms, Office, Student Accommodation and Public Realm. - Understanding of Sustainable construction and Net Zero solution and devices for example but not limited to the application of circular economy principles in construction and demolition design; climate adaptation risk assessment and green infrastructure solutions; embodied carbon reduction and calculation and reporting; PAS 2080 for infrastructure; PassiveHaus/EnerPHit design and delivery; Well Building design and certification; Biophilia; BRREAM in Use and SKA rating systems - Understanding of whole life costing / life cycle costings - The use of BIM in circular economy as a tool to reduce emissions - Ability to apply soft landing techniques. - Use of Common Data Environments for design collaboration, contract administration and quality management - Develop designs which allow safe and easy maintenance solutions Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the procurement documents contained within Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) within the General Supplier Attachment Area. In particular document entitled UOS-18191-2020- SPD- 4C.1.2 Guidance and Template. Lot 7: Building Surveying Services The following Lot description includes an overview of the required services, please note this list is not fully exhaustive and is not limited to the below only; - provision of Building Surveyor design services through the various RIBA stages of a project; - development of feasibility studies and option appraisals; - provide condition reports / assessments on existing fabric elements; - provide Building Surveyor advice when requested; Common across all lots: - working collaboratively with the other design/ designers to deliver the clients end goal - working in a live operation facilities maintaining ongoing operations - delivering design services and or advisory services for New Build, Refurbishment, Conservation, Backlog Maintenance based projects, providing Laboratories / Research Facilities, Teaching Rooms, Office, Student Accommodation and Public Realm. - Understanding of Sustainable construction and Net Zero solution and devices for example but not limited to the application of circular economy principles in construction and demolition design; climate adaptation risk assessment and green infrastructure solutions; embodied carbon reduction and calculation and reporting; PAS 2080 for infrastructure; PassiveHaus/EnerPHit design and delivery; Well Building design and certification; Biophilia; BRREAM in Use and SKA rating systems - Understanding of whole life costing / life cycle costings - The use of BIM in circular economy as a tool to reduce emissions - Ability to apply soft landing techniques. - Use of Common Data Environments for design collaboration, contract administration and quality management - Develop designs which allow safe and easy maintenance solutions Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the procurement documents contained within Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) within the General Supplier Attachment Area. In particular document entitled UOS-18191-2020- SPD- 4C.1.2 Guidance and Template. Lot 8: Cost Consultant/ Quantity Surveying Services The following Lot description includes an overview of the required services, please note this list is not fully exhaustive and is not limited to the below only; Cost Consultant/ Quantity Surveying Services- Small- for Projects with a Net Construction cost of up to 4,000,000 GBP. - provision of Cost Consultant services through the various RIBA stages of a project; - development of feasibility studies and option appraisals; - provision of Life Cycle Costing services; - provision of Costing services / advice where required; - provide advice on Contract and Procurement Strategies when requested; - provide Cost Consultant advice when requested; Common across all lots: - working collaboratively with the other design/ designers to deliver the clients end goal - working in a live operation facilities maintaining ongoing operations - delivering design services and or advisory services for New Build, Refurbishment, Conservation, Backlog Maintenance based projects, providing Laboratories / Research Facilities, Teaching Rooms, Office, Student Accommodation and Public Realm. - Understanding of Sustainable construction and Net Zero solution and devices for example but not limited to the application of circular economy principles in construction and demolition design; climate adaptation risk assessment and green infrastructure solutions; embodied carbon reduction and calculation and reporting; PAS 2080 for infrastructure; PassiveHaus/EnerPHit design and delivery; Well Building design and certification; Biophilia; BRREAM in Use and SKA rating systems - Understanding of whole life costing / life cycle costings - The use of BIM in circular economy as a tool to reduce emissions - Ability to apply soft landing techniques. - Use of Common Data Environments for design collaboration, contract administration and quality management Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the procurement documents contained within Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) within the General Supplier Attachment Area. In particular document entitled UOS-18191-2020- SPD- 4C.1.2 Guidance and Template. Lot 9: Cost Consultant/ Quantity Surveying Services The following Lot description includes an overview of the required services, please note this list is not fully exhaustive and is not limited to the below only; Cost Consultant/ Quantity Surveying Services- Large- for Projects with a Net Construction cost of over 4,000,000 GBP. - provision of Cost Consultant services through the various RIBA stages of a project; - development of feasibility studies and option appraisals; - provision of Life Cycle Costing services; - provision of Costing services / advice where required; - provide advice on Contract and Procurement Strategies when requested; - provide Cost Consultant advice when requested; Common across all lots: - working collaboratively with the other design/ designers to deliver the clients end goal - working in a live operation facilities maintaining ongoing operations - delivering design services and or advisory services for New Build, Refurbishment, Conservation, Backlog Maintenance based projects, providing Laboratories / Research Facilities, Teaching Rooms, Office, Student Accommodation and Public Realm. - Understanding of Sustainable construction and Net Zero solution and devices for example but not limited to the application of circular economy principles in construction and demolition design; climate adaptation risk assessment and green infrastructure solutions; embodied carbon reduction and calculation and reporting; PAS 2080 for infrastructure; PassiveHaus/EnerPHit design and delivery; Well Building design and certification; Biophilia; BRREAM in Use and SKA rating systems - Understanding of whole life costing / life cycle costings - The use of BIM in circular economy as a tool to reduce emissions - Ability to apply soft landing techniques. - Use of Common Data Environments for design collaboration, contract administration and quality management Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the procurement documents contained within Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) within the General Supplier Attachment Area. In particular document entitled UOS-18191-2020- SPD- 4C.1.2 Guidance and Template. Lot 10: Project Management Services The following Lot description includes an overview of the required services, please note this list is not fully exhaustive and is not limited to the below only; Project Management Services- for Projects of any value - Lead the Project / Design Team; - provision of Project Management services through the various RIBA stages of a project; - development of feasibility studies and option appraisals; - provide advice on Contract and Procurement Strategies when requested; - provide Project Management advice when requested; Common across all lots: - working collaboratively with the other design/ designers to deliver the clients end goal - working in a live operation facilities maintaining ongoing operations - delivering design services and or advisory services for New Build, Refurbishment, Conservation, Backlog Maintenance based projects, providing Laboratories / Research Facilities, Teaching Rooms, Office, Student Accommodation and Public Realm. - Understanding of Sustainable construction and Net Zero solution and devices for example but not limited to the application of circular economy principles in construction and demolition design; climate adaptation risk assessment and green infrastructure solutions; embodied carbon reduction and calculation and reporting; PAS 2080 for infrastructure; PassiveHaus/EnerPHit design and delivery; Well Building design and certification; Biophilia; BRREAM in Use and SKA rating systems - Understanding of whole life costing / life cycle costings - The use of BIM in circular economy as a tool to reduce emissions - Ability to apply soft landing techniques. - Use of Common Data Environments for design collaboration, contract administration and quality management - Develop designs which allow safe and easy maintenance solutions Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the procurement documents contained within Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) within the General Supplier Attachment Area. In particular document entitled UOS-18191-2020- SPD- 4C.1.2 Guidance and Template. Lot 11: Sustainability Advisory Services The following Lot description includes an overview of the required services, please note this list is not fully exhaustive and is not limited to the below only; Sustainability Advisor- for Projects of any value - Building Sustainability Provide sustainability services that advise on the technical systems and solutions and interventions that enable our built environment to respond to meet net zero targets for heat, power, adaptation, resource use, embodied carbon. New build, refurbishment, retrofit, urban realm. - Sustainable Design Guidance, Certification and Accreditation (Passivhaus, EnerPHit, Life Cycle Analysis, BIM, Circularity, Biophilia, Well Building, BREEAM); - GHG reporting and carbon accounting and forecasting. GHG protocol; Carbon Disclosure Project guidance; Science Based Targets guidance; PAS 2080; ACCA reporting; Global Reporting Index guidance; SDGs delivery; - Green Finance and Commercial Modelling for net zero and adaptation - Green investment models – blended debt and equity finance; green bonds, climate bonds; transformational finance for net zero and green infrastructure and adaptation.; - Sustainability Services – active travel and transport planning; climate risk assessment; green infrastructure deployment (green walls, green roofs, rain gardens design); circular economy and resource use management; sustainable procurement; sustainable consumption; ethical procurement guidance; sequestration and offsetting knowledge; ecology and biodiversity assessment Common across all lots: - working collaboratively with the other design/ designers to deliver the clients end goal - working in a live operation facilities maintaining ongoing operations - delivering design services and or advisory services for New Build, Refurbishment, Conservation, Backlog Maintenance based projects, providing Laboratories / Research Facilities, Teaching Rooms, Office, Student Accommodation and Public Realm. - Understanding of Sustainable construction and Net Zero solution and devices for example but not limited to the application of circular economy principles in construction and demolition design; climate adaptation risk assessment and green infrastructure solutions; embodied carbon reduction and calculation and reporting; PAS 2080 for infrastructure; PassiveHaus/EnerPHit design and delivery; Well Building design and certification; Biophilia; BRREAM in Use and SKA rating systems - Understanding of whole life costing / life cycle costings - The use of BIM in circular economy as a tool to reduce emissions - Ability to apply soft landing techniques. - Use of Common Data Environments for design collaboration, contract administration and quality management - Develop designs which allow safe and easy maintenance solutions Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the procurement documents contained within Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) within the General Supplier Attachment Area. In particular document entitled UOS-18191-2020- SPD- 4C.1.2 Guidance and Template. Lot 12: Photographic Record/ Digital Imagery Services The following Lot description includes an overview of the required services, please note this list is not fully exhaustive and is not limited to the below only; Photographic Record/ Digital Imagery Services- for Projects of any value - Provision of Initial Dilapidation Survey record photographs prior to the commencement of construction activities. - Provision of photographic record to allow monitoring of construction works progress, both internally and externally. - Provision of Interior Finished Condition record photographs - Provision of handover photographic record of building components (ie Fire Stopping) - Supporting assessment of contract claims and valuation of works. - Monitoring Quality of workmanship and identifying / resolving defects. - Supporting the works contract by providing web based accessible video demonstrations of building systems and enhancing Operational & Maintenance Manuals. - Assisting maintenance activities - Provision of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Mapping, Condition Surveys and digital imagery. - Provision of point cloud laser scanning to allow generation of plans and BIM model (Scan -to Plan & Scan to Model) - Provision of point cloud laser scanning to allow generation colour image based navigation tools. - Providing Information to a wider audience on works progress - Providing support to the client in the generation of marketing and publicity Further to the description of the selection criteria outlined above, full guidance and the minimum levels of standards required are outlined in the procurement documents contained within Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) within the General Supplier Attachment Area. In particular document entitled UOS-18191-2020- SPD- 4C.1.2 Guidance and Template.