Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf5-57df-7336-9b99-f4fdf6242e54/architectural-services-framework closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Architectural Services Framework [Lancaster University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lancaster-university) Estimated value Not stated Published 17 Feb 2016 Deadline Closed 21 Mar 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender It is anticipated services to be delivered under this Framework will be part funded by the European Regional Development Fund Programme 2014 to 2020: The Contracting Authority (Lancaster University) is inviting Economic Operators to participate in this Restricted procurement process with the aim of establishing an Architectural Services Framework to support the Authority’s projected capital spend of over 159,000,000 GBP over the next four years. Following the establishment of the Framework the Authority has an immediate requirement to appoint an Architect for Innovation Campus. The Framework which will run for a period of two years with a further two 12 month options to extend - total possible duration of 4 years. The collective Framework procurement documents consist of and so refer to; four Lots, and the Contracting Authority aims to appoint four Economic Operators to each Framework Lot. Economic Operators appointed to each Lot will be Ranked. Over the life of the Framework the Contracting Authority will ‘call off’ / award packages of work either on the basis of a direct award to Rank 1 or further/mini-competition. For full details please refer to the procurement documents available at [in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/) The Lots are values bands which relate to potential projects: Lot 1 0 - 4,000,000 GBP, Lot 2 4,000,001 - 8,000,000 GBP, Lot 3 8,000,001 - 20,000,000 GBP and Lot 4 20,000,001 - 60,000,000 GBP. Following the establishment of the Framework the Contracting Authority has an immediate requirement to appoint an Architect for Innovation Campus and intends to appoint an Architect via mini-competition under Lot 4 20,000,001 - 60,000,000 GBP. For full details please refer to the procurement documents available at [in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/) Economic Operators may apply for any or all Lots (1-4). If less than four Economic Operators meet the requirements to get on each Framework Lot, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to proceed to establish the Framework with less than four Economic Operators on each Lot or to cancel the procurement of that Lot. The maximum number of Economic Operators awarded a place on each Lot may increase only where two or more Economic Operators have tied scores, and are jointly placed in the last position (fourth) in respect of each Lot. As permitted under Regulation 46 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Authority restricts the maximum award to a single Economic Operator to three Lots, subject to exceptions explained in the procurement documents available at [in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/). Economic Operators which wish to apply for all four Lots must therefore indicate in their response to the procurement documents, the Lots in order of their preference for award in case they score sufficient marks to have been successfully placed on all four Lots. All Economic Operators awarded a place on a Framework Lot will have been deemed to have the capability and competencies the Contr... Additional information: All procurement documents are available free of charge via the Contracting Authority’s e-tendering portal: In-Tend [in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/) Documents must be accessed and submissions returned via this portal. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend ‘correspondence’ function. In-Tend Support: ### Phone: 0845 557 8079 ### E-mail: support@in-tend.com ### Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : European Regional Development Fund Programme 2014 to 2020 ### Funding Description It is anticipated services to be delivered under this Framework will be part funded by the European Regional Development Fund Programme 2014 to 2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes [in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5292054f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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