Principal Support Provider (PSP) for the F35 Beddown programme — RAF Lakenheath.

Descriptions

Construction management services. This advert is for Expressions of interest (EOI) only, the PQQ will be forwarded in hardcopy to bidders once all interested parties are known.Principal Support Provider (PSP) to provide a multi disciplinary Design and Project Management (Utilising NEC 3) in support of construction works on the Ministry of Defence Estate at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk.The F35A programme involves construction and renovation for a number of buildings numbering in the range of 20 to 25 examples being 6 Bay Flight Simulator, Squadron Ops/Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) and Hangars, Parking Aprons, Parts Store, Infrastructure, Fuel System Bay, 6 Bay Hangar. There will also be a requirement for the adaption and alteration of existing buildings.Experience required for this programme of work is on 4th generation aircraft platforms, experience on 5th generation platforms would also be beneficial.Experience required in the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).Service ProvisionA wide range of services will be required supporting Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) in delivery of Construction work. These services will include Advisory Services, Design and Project Management (utilising NEC 3). The scope of services required from the PSP will include but are not limited to:Project ManagementContract Support Administration, Construction Project Management, Programme Management, Risk Management, Value Engineering and Management, Project Planning, Quality Management, Performance Measurement, Design Management.Professional and technical Design ServicesProject Engineering, Surveys, Architecture, Building Conservation, Building Control, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Energy Conservation, Environmental Services, Facility Management Advice, Cost Engineering, Data Management, Heath and Safety, Fire Engineering and Security.The scope of these services will comprise of early assessment and development work, design and project management. The PSP service requirements include the Design Excellence Evaluation Process (DEEP) Specialist areas (Airfields, Protected Buildings, and Weapons effects on Buildings)Project Type/Geographic AreaGenerally the scope of the capital works programme is likely to include design and construction of offices, Warehouses, Airfield Infrastructure, Civil Infrastructure works, accommodation. The scale of the requirement necessitates a comprehensive multi discipline capability with diverse technical skills and coherent supply chains.The PSP will be expected to work closely with Project Teams at the offices of RAF Wyton and RAF Lakenheath.