Published date: 3 October 2023

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: 3 November 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction work - 45000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£4,738,048

Procurement reference

ROCH001-DN692554-52460870

Published date

3 October 2023

Closing date

3 November 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

15 February 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Works

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

Touchstones gallery is to undergo an extensive refurbishment to become a multidisciplinary cultural hub, including new spaces for performance / rehearsal, education, artist workspaces, a new exhibition / dining experiences, a new outdoor terrace, and refreshed staff work areas to the basement. These will complement the existing gallery spaces on the first floor.

It is operated by charity 'Your Trust', in partnership with Rochdale Borough Council, and Touchstones as an organization within YourTrust are an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation - which brings additional funding to support their operation and defines key responsibilities and programmes they provide.

The existing building is a Grade 2 listed building in Rochdale Town Centre, and the works largely concern the refurbishment if the internal areas. The key outdoor works involve the creation of a new doorway to provide fire escape access, a new outdoor dining terrace, and amendments to improve access into the building.

The project is to be part funded by Arts Council England Cultural Development Fund Programme alongside Rochdale Borough Council and some fundraisers. The funding deadline for the project, set by Arts Council England is March 2025.

About the buyer

Contact name

Paul Atherton

Address

4th Floor, Waterside House
Waterside Plaza
Sale
M33 7ZF
England

Telephone

+44 7976957806

Email

paul.atherton@star-procurement.gov.uk

Website

http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/