Published date: 19 January 2017

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: 7 February 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Organisation of architectural design contests - 71230000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£400,000 to £500,000

Procurement reference

MT191531

Published date

19 January 2017

Closing date

7 February 2017

Contract start date

1 May 2017

Contract end date

30 September 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

ARCHITECT/DESIGN
1. INTRODUCTION
Clare Castle Country Park Trust is seeking the services of a RIBA Accredited Conservation Architect (or similar) to provide the detailed design for the built heritage of this exciting and unusual project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Trustees have a wide range of experience and are supported by a considerable number of regular volunteers (over 60), many of whom have expertise in particular fields that are relevant to this project.
The small town of Clare in Suffolk is a thriving place, steeped in history. It is made all the more attractive by the historic Park that adjoins it. The Park has undergone many changes in recent years, which have resulted in neglect and a lack of identity and direction. With new ownership and leadership in place since 2015, this project will mark a new era that sees the Park and Town being more closely integrated. An extensive programme of conservation work is required to preserve and bring to life the Park's heritage assets. However, this project is essentially about people and the community and their connections with this historic site.
2. OUTCOME. The key points set out in the six bullet points under the heading 'Keeping in Touch' (Heritage Lottery Fund letter of 4th October 2016) must be met in order that the second round bid can be submitted by 30th November 2016.
3. THE ROLE. The Architect will be responsible to the monitoring group (The Trust's HLF team and the Project Manage...ery Phase was c GBP500,000.
Fees to be itemised as detailed below:
Condition surveys
Architectural Design
Development phase RIBA work stage 2 -3 (or old work stage C- D)
Delivery phase RIBA work stages 4-7 (or old work stage E-L)
Quantity Surveyor
Development phase RIBA work stage 2 -3 (or old work stage C- D)
Delivery phase RIBA work stages 4-7 (or old work stage E-L)
Conservation Management Plan
Management & Maintenance Plan
A provisional itemised sum should be allowed during the development & delivery phases of the project for a:
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
Structural Engineer
Drainage Engineer
Please also clarify the number of site visits and design meetings allowed for with the fee proposal.
Prior to submitting their application arrangements can be made for a site visit.
6. Appointment process and timetable
Following receipt of the above, a short-list will be drawn up and meetings will be arranged to discuss the consultant's proposal and to clarify any details.
Timetable. (All dates are for 2017)
a. The details set out in (5) above should be submitted by 7th February 2017
b. A short-list will be drawn up and those on the list will be contacted on 17th February.
c. Meetings will be held with those short-listed between 20th and 24th February with the successful applicant being appointed by 28th February.
d. Outline ideas available for the consultation process in May.
e. Final capital works plan and costs available by 30th September.

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About the buyer

Contact name

James Melish

Address

22 Nethergate Street
Clare
Suffolk
CO10 8NP
England

Telephone

+44 7702588683

Email

james@jmenvironmental.co.uk