Design & Build Contractor Framework for Rapid Build Schools

Department of Education & Skills

The Contracting Authority intends to form a Design & Build Contractor Framework based on the results of a first competition. This first competition includes the award of up to two lots of schools (see details in Annex B of the OJEU notice). If one lot proceeds solely, this lot will be deemed sufficient to form the framework. The Contracting Authority is seeking expressions of interest from Design & Build Contractors who have the capability of delivering a minimum of 4no. 16 classroom schools (circa 2,400 m2 each) within a 26 week period to the standards as set out in Technical Guidance Document - 021 'Construction Standards for Schools' and the 'Typical Output Specification for Rapid Build Schools' as published with this OJEU notice.
The duration of the framework will be for two years from the date of its formation to the issue of the tender documents on the last competition.
It is envisaged that between circa 20 and 60 school contracts will be procured from the framework. The school contracts may include extensions or new builds varying in size from GP Room extensions, 8 classroom extensions, 16 classroom extensions, new build 8 classroom, new build 16 classroom, new build 24 classroom, new build 32 classroom school and up to new build 700 pupil post primary schools. The school contracts may be procured as separate contracts or in Lots of up to 5 contracts. Each school will typically have a contract period ranging from 26 to 36 weeks depending on the size and complexity of the school. It is a requirement that the schools can be fully delivered (i.e. designed, manufactured, delivered, erected and completed) within the specified time using rapid construction methods.
The Applicant must form a team to include the Building Works Contractor, Project Supervisor Construction Stage, Architect, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, Civil / Structural Engineer and Project Supervisor Design Process. Each member of the team will be assessed independently under a single application with the Building Contractor as the lead.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the eTenders Web Site at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=338332.

Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2011-12-12. The procurement was published on 2011-11-11.

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Procurement history
Date Document
2011-11-11 Contract notice
2011-11-25 Additional information