Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7b-82bd-713c-b813-413e52beee1b/technical-consultant awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Technical Consultant [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £11,300 Published 20 May 2021 Deadline Closed 1 Feb 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### KEY PRINCIPLES / DOCUMENTS - Primary Source - Capital Programme Operating Model Strategy (CPOMS) - Source - DEFRA BAU Critical Project processes - Plan? Source - PHE CPM - Plan? Source - RM 3471 standard set of deliverables - DECISIONS MADE - NEC, Prince 2 and MSP - Keep it Simple.....but enough to be robust for consultant procurement and successful project delivery - Stages to control project progress, NOT RIBA - Use RIBA 2020 PoW aligned to Project Stages - Design-to-Cost - Options on contractor procurements ; o D&B o Traditional o Single-Stage Tender o Two-Stage Tender - Exclusions / Assumptions - eg. Have discounted management Contracting? - NEC decision in OBC - Prince 2 & MSP decision in OBC - Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment - Contractor procurement Route - how will PM choose and justify? - There will be 'hold-ups' during End Stage Reviews - 'Agile' design with ' Waterfall' stage controls - MDC or individual design disciplines? - Novation option and Agreements - NEC Supervisor - Technical assessments - Design liabilities and principles - SPOC - Collateral Warranties - Lead designer - PM = Lead Consultant - IPR - GSL - PSC X Clauses - Partnering? - KPI's / Performance management - Contractor / designers to deliver a licensable facility - Hazops responsibility - Stage Guides - alignment to PBC - Investment decisions and governance - Requirements management (Tim Burke of WSP?) - Electronic with links manual / processes - BIM - Deed of design liability (novated consultants tell DEFRA if contractor errs from original Requirements) - Assume sites are procured / owned by DEFRA - Vacant possession process (all brownfield sites) - T&C Planning - permissions and outline conditions, reserved - Exclude CDM Principal Designer D&D (already in procurement) BUT include all their processes / co-ordination with others Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. 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