UK SBS FM17085 Fume Cupboard Phase 4

The final date and time for the submission of bids isWednesday 9th August 2017 at 15:00pm DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

Brief Description of the Works NOC would like to avail the services of a lead design consultant, who shall also undertake the terms of responsibilities as the Project Principal Designer, to facilitate the completion of this project as per the requirements of CDM 2015. The Lead Consultant would be required to assist and liaise with the client to finalise the project brief.

This would also include obtaining information from the client as required. The lead consultant would be required to provide information to the project designers (if required), provide pre-construction information and finalise the Scope of Works.

Within the role of Principal Designer, you would be required to liaise with the principal contractor, ensure EH&S management on site and ensure Information flow between the contractor & the client. As the lead consultant, you will be required to provide the client with an estimate bill of quantity/ schedule of rates.

You must also provide the client with the Tender Package, which shall be provided to the contractors as part of the UKSBS contractor bidding process. This shall include the scope of works, project specifications, technical M&E specifications, drawings, site layout etc. Principal designer must ensure that they carry a valid Professional Indemnity insurance certification of £5,000,000.00 to operate on NOCS site, and carry the design liability for this project.

The project shall follow the CDM2015 regulations and Professinal Services Short Contract (NEC3) The Consultant is to undertake the Professional Services applicable to the role of Project Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, Building Surveyor/Structural Engineer and all Principal Designer Responsibilities as described in the Schedules of Duties and in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: General duties of Principal Designer. The Consultant is to prepare a fully costed feasibility report, which will be presented to the User Group and the NOC Head of Estate.

Once this has been approved and signed off, the report will will then be provided to UK SBS for them to issue a fully detailed and coordinated tender package. Full specification details are available in the ITQ All of the works are to be completed in line with the specification.

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