Published date: 2 October 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 19 October 2020, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Architectural design services - 71220000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£70,000

Procurement reference

CORNWALL001-DN502458-82494245

Published date

2 October 2020

Closing date

19 October 2020

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

26 October 2020

Contract end date

31 December 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Cornwall Council are currently developing plans for the Cornwall Cycle Hub with British Cycling and Sport England. It will provide a safe environment for people of any age and ability to learn and develop bike handling skills and inspire a new generation of cyclists.

The Hub is being developed on Cornwall Council owned land, Cornwall Council are supporting British Cycling to develop this project. The concept design has been the subject of consultation with local schools, cycling clubs and community groups for their view of the plans.

Link to the consultation document:
https://cornwalltourofbritain.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Cornwall-Cycle-Hub-Consultation-Document.pdf
In the concept design, the Cycling Hub consists of -
• Closed road circuit which will be around 1.75km
• MTB and Cyclocross Tracks
• BMX racing track
• Pump track
• Fitness trail
• Grass track cycling area
• Learn to ride area
• Covered bike training area
• A building which will include a café, changing facilities, learning areas etc.
All design must be done in keeping with cycling facility design best practice and Design Guidance Notes issued by British Cycling.


About the buyer

Contact name

Stuart Hinde

Address

County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
England

Telephone

+44 7483128356

Email

Stuart.Hinde@cornwall.gov.uk

Website

http://www.cornwall.gov.uk