BHC is procuring framework agreements for civil and structural engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, architecture, project management/quantity surveying, planning, and environmental consultancy services for various projects within the Belfast Harbour Estate, with an anticipated start date in December 2024 and a maximum potential duration of 8 years, subject to extension, with different turnover thresholds for shortlisting.
Multi-Discipline Consultancy Framework.
BHC requires a range of construction consultancy services for various development and port related projects within the Belfast Harbour Estate and to meet this requirement, intends to procure a number of framework agreements for the provision of such services. The required consultancy services have been split into the following Lots:
• Lot 1: Civil and Structural Engineer;
• Lot 2: Mechanical and Electrical Engineer;
• Lot 3: Architect;
• Lot 4: Project Manager/ Quantity Surveyor;
• Lot 5: Planning; and
• Lot 6: Environmental.
BHC intends to conduct this tender process by following the procedures laid down in the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended). Interested parties should note however that not all of the services that may be required under any framework agreements awarded will relate to BHC's port activities.
Civil and Structural Engineer
Further information is available in the PQQ. It is currently anticipated that any framework agreement awarded will commence around December 2024 and continue thereafter (subject to any earlier termination in accordance with its terms) for an initial period of four (4) years. Following expiry of the initial period, BHC may, acting at its discretion and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, extend the framework agreement on up to 4 occasions for 12 months each time. The framework will therefore have a maximum potential duration of 8 years. Additional information: Lot value is estimated between £700k and £1,000k p.a.. Appointment to the framework agreement does not provide any exclusivity or guarantee of any minimum volume of work. The size of projects awarded may vary significantly. To be eligible for shortlisting, bidders must meet a minimum turnover threshold of £2M.
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer
Further information is available in the PQQ. It is currently anticipated that any framework agreement awarded will commence around December 2024 and continue thereafter (subject to any earlier termination in accordance with its terms) for an initial period of four (4) years. Following expiry of the initial period, BHC may, acting at its discretion and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, extend the framework agreement on up to 4 occasions for 12 months each time. The framework will therefore have a maximum potential duration of 8 years. Additional information: Lot value is estimated between £50k and £150k p.a.. Appointment to the framework agreement does not provide any exclusivity or guarantee of any minimum volume of work. The size of projects awarded may vary significantly. To be eligible for shortlisting, bidders must meet a minimum turnover threshold of £300k.
Architect
Further information is available in the PQQ. It is currently anticipated that any framework agreement awarded will commence around December 2024 and continue thereafter (subject to any earlier termination in accordance with its terms) for an initial period of four (4) years. Following expiry of the initial period, BHC may, acting at its discretion and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, extend the framework agreement on up to 4 occasions for 12 months each time. The framework will therefore have a maximum potential duration of 8 years. Additional information: Lot value is estimated between £400k and £600k p.a.. Appointment to the framework agreement does not provide any exclusivity or guarantee of any minimum volume of work. The size of projects awarded may vary significantly. To be eligible for shortlisting, bidders must meet a minimum turnover threshold of £1.2M.
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor
Further information is available in the PQQ. It is currently anticipated that any framework agreement awarded will commence around December 2024 and continue thereafter (subject to any earlier termination in accordance with its terms) for an initial period of four (4) years. Following expiry of the initial period, BHC may, acting at its discretion and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, extend the framework agreement on up to 4 occasions for 12 months each time. The framework will therefore have a maximum potential duration of 8 years. Additional information: Lot value is estimated between £150k and £400k p.a.. Appointment to the framework agreement does not provide any exclusivity or guarantee of any minimum volume of work. The size of projects awarded may vary significantly. To be eligible for shortlisting, bidders must meet a minimum turnover threshold of £800k.
Planning
Further information is available in the PQQ. It is currently anticipated that any framework agreement awarded will commence around December 2024 and continue thereafter (subject to any earlier termination in accordance with its terms) for an initial period of four (4) years. Following expiry of the initial period, BHC may, acting at its discretion and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, extend the framework agreement on up to 4 occasions for 12 months each time. The framework will therefore have a maximum potential duration of 8 years. Additional information: Lot value is estimated between £50k and £150k p.a.. Appointment to the framework agreement does not provide any exclusivity or guarantee of any minimum volume of work. The size of projects awarded may vary significantly. To be eligible for shortlisting, bidders must meet a minimum turnover threshold of £300k.
Environmental
Further information is available in the PQQ. It is currently anticipated that any framework agreement awarded will commence around December 2024 and continue thereafter (subject to any earlier termination in accordance with its terms) for an initial period of four (4) years. Following expiry of the initial period, BHC may, acting at its discretion and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, extend the framework agreement on up to 4 occasions for 12 months each time. The framework will therefore have a maximum potential duration of 8 years. Additional information: Lot value is estimated between £50k and £150k p.a.. Appointment to the framework agreement does not provide any exclusivity or guarantee of any minimum volume of work. The size of projects awarded may vary significantly. To be eligible for shortlisting, bidders must meet a minimum turnover threshold of £300k.