The University of York is looking to design and build a 3 832 m2 GFA Environmental Building including research laboratories, teaching space, office space and associated domestic facilities on its Heslington campus in York.

Estimated construction value of the scheme is in the range GBP 6,0 million to GBP 7,0 million, ex VAT.

This Contract Notice was for the recruitment of the design team for this scheme.

The following design services were required:

— Architect

— Civil and Structural Engineer

— Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

— BREEAM Consultant/Assessor

The University was looking to contract solely with the Architect and for the Architect to provide and be responsible for the additional disciplines.

The design team will be required to produce a design to RIBA Stage D/E and then assist the University"s project team during the tender and construction phases. It is not intended to novate the design team to the Main Contractor. The design team will be retained as the University's independent Technical Advisors and provide design peer review and approval services through the detailed design, construction and handover phases of the project. The design team will not be permitted to engage with or advise main contractors (other than on behalf of the University).