Camels Head Fire Station - New Build
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
Key details
Procurement
- 45216121 Fire station construction work
What happened
The contract runs until 8 Jan 2029.
Description
The Authority is intending to contract for a new build fire station on our existing Camels Head site at Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon. The new facility will provide an emergency response function (with 3 fire appliance bays). The new fire station will be built to building regulations whilst incorporating low carbon systems. The contract will include demolition of the existing premise (excluding the tower). The onsite operational presence will be fully decanted in advance of site works commencing.
The Authority has engaged a project team that will design the build to RIBA Stage 4a before tendering. The design team will be novated to the Contractor.
The construction form of contract will be JCT Design and Build (2024) and any requests to amend terms will be required to be submitted during the the tender clarification window prior to tender return submission deadline.
We plan to go to tender in February 2027 with a 10-week tendering period. The intention is for the tender pack to include, but is not limited to: Invitation to Tender, Prelims and Contract Particulars, Design packs, and Pre-Construction Information Pack. The tender stage will allow time for a site visit.
The intention is to assess bids under a 70% Price / 30% Quality & Social Value split. Quality and Social Value themes for assessment will be confirmed in the tender pack but are likely to focus on project delivery approach, risk management, programme/deliverability, environmental impact and improving local community. Price will be assessed via a fixed price, with a pricing schedule breakdown.
Contract Award is anticipated in Summer 2027 with works anticipated to start onsite Autumn 2027, and completion during Winter 2028.
Contract performance will be monitored using KPIs which will be defined in the tender pack.
Our estimated cost of the build is currently £4.875m ex VAT, which determines this as a ‘public contract’ in respect of the Procurement Act 2023.
How to engage
The Authority is developing its procurement strategy and considering its route to market for its contract to build a new fire station at Camels Head, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon. The procurement strategy and route to market is under review, however we are considering both open tender and further competition through a construction framework. To assist in the route to market decision, the Authority would like to understand the level of interest in the project, by inviting expressions of interest from contractors for participating in an Open tender process. Please kindly express interest via [email protected] using the subject line ‘FAO Aimee Lee – Camels Head Fire Station’. Please include in your email details of your organisation and any of the following that might impact on your interest in the project: • Observations on the proposed design stage for tender and design team novation • Observations on the proposed timescales for tendering and construction • Observations on the proposed tender award criteria weightings and the form of contract
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