Construction consultancy services. Architectural and related services. Advisory architectural services. Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. Architectural design services. Architectural services for buildings. Architectural services for outdoor areas. Architectural services for building extensions. Architectural, engineering and planning services. Architectural, engineering and surveying services. Architectural and building-surveying services. Urban planning and landscape architectural services. Landscape architectural services. Construction project management services. Structural engineering consultancy services. Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings. Building surveying services. Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works. Quantity surveying services. Project and design preparation, estimation of costs. Supervision of project and documentation. Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis. Commercial property management services. A Framework Agreement for Construction related Professional Technical Services with up to 3 consultants for each project value band (projects up to a value of 5 000 000 GBP and projects with a value of over 5 000 000 GBP) of the following Lots.

Lot 1: Architect.

Lot 2: Project Manager.

Lot 3: Structural Engineer.

Lot 4: Mechanical and Electrical Engineer.

Lot 5: Building Surveyor.

Lot 6: Quantity Surveyor.

Lot 7: Project Co-ordinator (including CDM Co-ordinator).

Lot 8: Property Manager. Successful consultants are required to:

a) Provide a professional skill, which is unavailable from existing resources;

b) Investigate and give impartial advice relating to a problem;

c) Appreciate the unique nature of the University's collection ensuring that any work undertaken considers its security and appropriate environmental conditions;

d) Understand the needs of Listed Building;

e) Ensure that any actions and recommendations are beneficial to visitors (general public) and staff and that their safety/general experience is competently accommodated.

Typically services provided shall include:

a) Receive and prepare briefings;

b) Undertake feasibility studies;

c) Undertake surveys and testing;

d) Prepare cost plans;

e) Co-ordinate design;

f) Prepare schemes and detailed designs;

g) Prepare and submit planning and listed building consent applications;

h) Prepare general specifications;

i) Prepare Bills of Quantities and tender documents;

j) Administer the contract works;

k) Prepare O&Ms;

l) Agree final accounts and claims;

m) General advice on regulations and legislation;

n) Advise on energy efficiency;

o) Guidance on environmental issues;

p) Administer the University's building contractors account.