Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1b-02b9-725b-94bf-5fc6ac8a092c/gb-leicester-provision-of-a-lead-consultant-architect-led-multi-disciplinary closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Leicester: Provision of a Lead Consultant, Architect-led, Multi-disciplinary Design Team for RIBA Stages 4 - 7 To deliver The Innovation Hub [The University of Leicester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-leicester) Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 30 Jan 2017 Deadline Closed 24 Feb 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Leicester is seeking fee proposals from suitably qualified and experienced multi-disciplinary design teams for delivering RIBA Stage 4-7 concerning the refurbishment and alternations required to create an outstanding Business Innovation Hub. The University is seeking a Lead Consultant to deliver a Multidisciplinary team (to include Architect, Building Services Engineer, Civil and Structural Engineer, and Principal Designer as standard; Acoustic Engineers, and Fire Consultants if deemed necessary), together with a range of specialist property and construction professional, managerial and administrative functions, including the necessary administrative support and resources. This procurement process is an openly advertised procedure, which is advertised on the University's electronic tendering portal (Delta E-Sourcing) and Contract Finder as required within the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This appointment is subject to a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant and is dependent on receiving funding. To date; the project has already achieved RIBA Stage 3. This tender exercise is to meet the ERDF criteria for the appointment of Design Team going forward. The drawings and cost report submitted to the DCLG, the ERDF Managing Authority as part of the funding bid will be made available to tendering consultants on request. Consultants must accept and sign the non-disclosure agreement, and send via Delta e-sourcing tool, to gain access to the drawings and cost report. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. 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/f75dc32d-1a40-4b2f-b2f9-b73b87073f4e) 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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