UK SBS PR16036 Fit Out Main Contractor (Design and Build) of UK Pavilion for Astana Expo 2017

Introduction: UKTI are seeking to appoint a specialist contractor for the technical design (RIBA Stage 4), fabrication, construction and installation of the UK Pavilion at the Astana EXPO 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The successful contractor shall act as Main Contractor and provide a single point of contract for the Design & Build of the UK Pavilion within the Basebuild Shell & Core (by others).

UKTI are procuring the development of the design to RIBA Stage 3 as a separate exercise. This Works contract being procured under a two stage procurement procedure involving a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to shortlist bidders (PQQ Stage) and an Invitation To Tender to the shortlisted bidders (ITT Stage).

For the avoidance of doubt this requirement is BELOW the OJEU thresholds of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for Works contracts and is NOT being conducted as a procedure under those regulations and is not being publicised in the Official Journal of the European Union. UK SBS and UKTI however are committed to the procurement principles of transparency, non-discrimination, equal treatment and proportionality in line with the Regulations.

Expo 2017 is an International Exposition scheduled to take place between June and September 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The expo's official theme is "Future Energy", and aims to create a global debate between countries, non-governmental organizations, companies and the general public on the crucial question: "how do we ensure safe and sustainable access to energy for all while reducing CO2 emissions?" Scope of Works: The scope of works includes the supply and construction of all fit out works including – inter alia – all set works, internal walls, ceilings, floors, plinths, display units, finishes, graphics, electrical, lighting, Basebuild interfacing works and may include AV hardware.

Full specification including Developed Designs to RIBA Stage 3 will be issued to short listed bidders at the Invitation To Tender (ITT) stage of this procurement. The Contract duration shall be for a period of 14 months from commencement of the Contract with an optional extension of up to 4 months for potential legacy work.

The Contract shall be NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract, 2013 incorporating main Option A, dispute resolution Option W2 and secondary Options X2, X5, X7, X15, X16, X17, X18, X20, Y(UK)2 and Z clauses. Additional information: The section below will provide instructions on how to submit a bid for this procurement The instructions are as follows; UK Shared Business Services eSourcing as part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements.

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