Published date: 29 November 2022
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Contract summary
Industry
Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71240000
Construction project management services - 71541000
Location of contract
TR12 7AB
Value of contract
£20,000 to £100,000
Procurement reference
CSC_GG_01
Published date
29 November 2022
Closing date
14 December 2022
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
2 January 2023
Contract end date
2 March 2023
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Cornish Seaweed Company Ltd (CSC) is looking for a project development coordinator (PDC) to lead the planning phase of a new onshore seaweed processing and cultivation facility.
The PDC will be tasked with:
1. providing an optimal design of the seaweed plant and machinery (seaweed processing and drying)
2. producing detailed architectural plans
3. producing detailed service drawings
4. carrying out quantity surveying services to develop construction tender criteria & specs
5. ensuring statutory permissions are in place/applied for
6. producing a costed budget for the facility by creating work specifications and obtaining quotes from potential suppliers/subcontractors
7. filling out and submitting a Good Growth Shared Prosperity Fund application (E22) to build the facility
The PCD is expected to carry out the above tasks by subcontracting specialists (for instance engineers, grant writer, architect, builder, food processing specialists) to conduct the relevant aspects of this planning phase.
The seaweed facility will contain:
1. a seaweed hatchery, required for offshore seaweed cultivation of native seaweeds
2. a terrestrial seaweed growing unit
3. a food-safe, SALSA/BRC-start accreditation ready, seaweed processing plant to include washing, drying, refrigeration, storage, packing and office space
The building should be constructed in a sustainable manner. To include for example:
1. Adequate insulation
2. Use of roof mounted solar panels and batteries to provide power for all aspects of the facility
3. Ground-source heating
4. The use of sustainable building materials where possible
The PDC will be assisted throughout the project by CSC Senior Management, with which it is expected to liaise regularly.
Selection criteria:
The successful candidate will need to have and show:
- relevant experience in agricultural/industrial construction
- knowledge of sourcing sustainable building materials
- relevant knowledge of renewable heat and energy sources
- good local professional network of potential subcontractors including electricians, builders, plumbers, engineers, and other relevant suppliers
- experience with safe food production and regulations surrounding food safety and food production
- demonstrable experience with grant applications
- Meet in person at least once/week with CSC management
The tender should include any costs that are incurred as part of the entire planning process phase, such as subcontracting of grant writer, architects, builders, electricians, and obtaining quotes
About the buyer
Contact name
Tim van Berkel
Address
Cornish Seaweed Company
Lower Quay
Gweek
TR126UD
England
Telephone
01326618469
Website
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