Pipeline Framework: Lancaster University – New Lecture Theatre

A pipeline has been launched for Lancaster University – New Lecture TheatreThe contract start Date is 04 October 2019. Approach to market date is 01 April 2019Lancaster University intends to appoint a Principal Contractor for its new Lecture Theatre project, to provide a 400 seat lecture theatre located west of John Creed Avenue and east of the University Spine. The intention is to locate the theatre in the central space framed by the FASS and chemistry buildings. The space will connect with the Spine and provide high quality landscaped areas surrounding the new theatre building, allowing users to spill out and interact with the external environment. The new building will link with the existing FASS building, therefore requiring minor demolition, remodelling and refurbishment. The University seeks to appoint a Contractor for these works to fulfil both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer responsibilities under the CDM Regulations 2015. It is anticipated that mobilisation (est. 4 weeks) on site will commence 07.10.19 with completion required by 07.08.20.Intended tender method: Single Stage Design & Build. Fixed lump sum to be invited under Closed Tender on the basis of RIBA Stage 4 design information, utilising the JCT D&B 2016 form of contract with Lancaster University’s Special Conditions. The architect (and current Principal Designer) and civil and structural appointments will be mandatory novations, with the mechanical and electrical appointment being retained client side. The University will publish documents 01.04.19 (target) inviting formal Expressions Of Interest (EOI) in the project before running a Closed Tender in July/August 2019 (target). The EOI documentation will be published on In-Tend (details below) and will include RIBA Stage 2 and programme information, and a copy of the University’s Special Conditions. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW.documents/maps/campus-map.pdfThe campus is a public space and so sections are open to members of the public and can be explored at their convenience unaccompanied by a University’s representative. Interested organisations can explore the campus unaccompanied at their convenience but must not disrupt (whether or not unintentionally) the University’s business, or its employees or agents in any way, nor attempt to procure any individual (connected with the University or this project) to provide information on, or facilitate a visit to the site on an alternative date.All procurement documents will be available free of charge via the University’s e-tendering portal: In-TendDOCUMENTS ONCE RELEASED; MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Interested organisations are encouraged to register on the In-Tend system in advance so they are alerted to the release of the documents without delay.In-Tend Support:Phone: 0845 557 8079E-mail: support@in-tend.comWeb : This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: University of Lancaster, University House, LANCASTER LA14YW. Email: e.tweedie@lancaster.ac.uk (Emma Tweedie)