CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Tywi Gateway - Development Phase Support Consultancy Brief -

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

In compliance with HLF guidance and working closely with the CMP consultant the appointee will be responsible for:

• the full activity plan

• the costed management and maintenance plan

• the business plan, incorporating cash-flow projections

• the master plan

• detailed proposals to RIBA Work Stage 3, including a schedule of works, specifications and costs

• the Gateway Complex design .

• structural & horticultural surveys

• the habitat management plan

• the master plan

• the landscape design:

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2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The appointee will also assist with:

• surveys and consultations

• monitoring and evaluation against programme outcomes

• development phase reviews.

Tender Documentation

Interested parties will provide a concise methodology statement that explains:

• How the project will be managed as an integrated, cohesive whole

• The proposed work programme

• The intended procedures for consultation, research, field-work and surveys

• The professional skills offered for the project, including the names and CVs of proposed key members, their relevant expertise and specific responsibilities

• A resource plan of the breakdown of chargeable hours between individuals and project stages

• Proof of professional indemnity insurance

• The total cost, identifying day rates and durations, expenses and VAT separately.

A summary of similar, successful commissions within the last five years should be provided.

Anticipated contract period: July 2015 – February 2016.

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Tender Evaluation

Tenders will be evaluated using the following criteria and weightings:

• Cost 30%

• Relevant expertise of key members 15%

• Relevant prior experience 15%

• Assessment of ability to deliver on time, within budget 20%

• Quality of submission 20%

Terms & Conditions

Consultants will be appointed under the terms of the Landscape Consultant’s Appointment

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Interviews, requiring a presentation with site visit: week commencing 13th July 2015

Offer of contract: 22nd July 2015

Anticipated contract period: July 2015 – February 2016.

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Tender Evaluation

Tenders will be evaluated using the following criteria and weightings:

• Cost 30%

• Relevant expertise of key members 15%

• Relevant prior experience 15%

• Assessment of ability to deliver on time, within budget 20%

• Quality of submission 20%

Terms & Conditions

Consultants will be appointed under the terms of the Landscape Consultant’s Appointment 2013.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:29213)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice