Invitation to Submit Detailed Solutions Stage

60.  There should be a Design Brief and Planning Statement (or single such document) for the site(s) in question.

61.  For Single Solution approaches, the Design Brief at ISDS will comprise Detailed Proposals and be informed by relevant scheme and site specific technical studies and analysis, to the appropriate level of detail, supported by comprehensive desk and field (including survey) data, and professional advice. This approach will allow the MOD to firm up its design proposals and secure bidder 'buy-in'.

62.  For Different Solution approaches, the Design Brief at ISDS should comprise Outline Proposals and be informed by scheme and site specific technical studies and analysis, supported by comprehensive desk and field data, and professional advice. This approach will allow the MOD firm up its design proposals and secure bidder 'buy-in'.

63.  For Different Solution approaches, The Planning Brief should be adopted and form part of the LPA's Development Plan Documents.

64.  For Different Solution approaches, The base estate or area Masterplan helps illustrate the parameters of local authority bid requirements and provides a reference point for the MOD and bidders from ISDS onwards. It is not a basis for compliant bids though bidders may decide to reflect elements of the Masterplan in their bids at their discretion.

65.  The Planning Statement should be adopted and form part of the LPA's Development Plan Documents.

66.  For Single Solution approaches where OPP exists, bidders will be asked to tender against the MOD's single solution, the common development scheme, subject to provision of detail to the appropriate RIBA stage.

ISDS Base Requirements