Contracts awarded

Date of publication Simap: 10.09.2021

1. Contracting authority

1.1 Official name and address of the contracting authority

Contracting authority/Authority of assignment: Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics FOBL
Procurement authority/Organizer: Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics FOBL
Project management - Constructions abroad, Fellerstrasse 21,  3003  Bern,  Switzerland,  E-mail:  beschaffung.wto@bbl.admin.ch

1.2 Type of contracting authority

Confederation (Central federal administration)

1.3 Type of procedure

Open procedure

1.4 Type of order

Order for services

1.5 Scope of international treaties

Yes

2. Objects of procurement

2.1 Project title of the acquisition

(b21012) New York, CG, RE - repair and spatial optimization / BCC 291

Subject and scope of the contract :  The Swiss Consul General's Residence is located at a prime address on Park Avenue in New York, on the top floor of the 12-story Pre-War Apartment Building. The building was constructed in 1911. The facade facing Park Avenue is landmarked. The property was converted to a cooperative (co-op) in the 1940s.
A condition analysis of the residence demonstrated significant maintenance and indicated a need for repair. This total renovation is to be accompanied by a spatial optimization that will meet the current operational requirements of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and adequately represents Switzerland at this major location.
For the project planning and execution of this challenging task, we are looking for a planning team consisting of an architect/interior architect (in charge) and a lighting designer who is able to fulfill the task with the necessary competence.

2.2 Service category

Service category CPC:  [12] Architecture; technical consultancy and planning and integrated technical services; urban and rural planning; relevant scientific and technical consultancy

2.3 Common Procurement Vocabulary

CPV:	71200000 - Architectural and related services

Building cost classification code (BCC):

291 - Architect

3. Decision of acceptance

3.1 Award criteria

According to the invitation to tender

3.2 Tenderer considered

Name: G&O Architecture DPC doing business as UE Architecture DPC, 303 Beverly Road 10B,  11218  New York,  United States of America
Price (total price):  CHF 488'393.00 without VAT

3.3 Reasons for the decision to award

Reasons: Most compliant with the award criteria according to the evaluation report especially due to the very good references and a convincing oral presentation.

4. Other information

4.1 Invitation to tender

Publications from: 04.06.2021
Organ of publication: www.simap.ch
Number of publication 1197511

4.2 Date of the award

Date: 09.09.2021

4.3 Number of offers received

Number of offers: 13

4.5 Procedures for appeal

In accordance with Article 56 paragraph 1 of the Public Procurement Act (PPA), a written appeal against this decision can be lodged with the Federal Administrative Court, P.O. Box, 9023 St. Gallen, Switzerland, within 20 days of notification. Any appeal is to be submitted in duplicate and must include what is being sought, the grounds for appeal, evidence and the signature of the person lodging the appeal or his or her representative. A copy of this decision and available evidence must be included.
The provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) on legal holidays do not apply in accordance with Article 56 paragraph 2 of the PPA.