Project for Design & Construction of NMIS NCASP Semiconductor ISO Class 5 Cleanroom at ANZIC

The University of Strathclyde, ("the University") is seeking to appoint a contractor to undertake works related to a project for the design & construction of a semiconductor cleanroom (ISO Class 5) within the existing ANZIC facility at Inchinnan.

The University is seeking to appoint a works / construction contractor for the design & construction of a ISO Class 5 Semiconductor Cleanroom at Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre (ANZIC) in Inchinnan. Works include downtakings and alterations, slab isolation, structural works, cladding, specialist fit out and finishes, M&E plant and services, connections to existing systems and the adjacent ISO Class 7 cleanroom, testing, comissioning and validation.

The Objective is to deliver a fully coordinated, compliant and operational cleanroom through a single-point design and build arrangement, while maintaining the operation of the wider ANZIC and Rolls-Royce facilities.

The Contractor will be responsible for completing the Works relevant to the project and based on the Specification / Scope. Inclusive of this project is a 12-month defects liability period. Please note, the following roles have been set out as part of the Contract:

• Client: University of Strathclyde
• Architect / Contract Administrator: ECD Architects Ltd (03028104)
• Principal Designer: ECD Architects Ltd (03028104)
• Quantity Surveyor: Armour Construction Consultants
• Principal Contractor: TBC. Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

In line with 72 - Modifications of Contracts during their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be

modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases.

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 32820. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that, the University of Strathclyde intends to include

community benefit requirements. As part of your response within the Technical Envelope of the Invitation to Tender (ITT), the Tenderer

will be requested to commit to the delivery of community benefits in accordance with the methodology outlined in the tender documents.