Published date: 4 August 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: 24 August 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Architectural design services - 71220000

Location of contract

TR15 2QE

Value of contract

£0 to £40,000

Procurement reference

ARCH1

Published date

4 August 2023

Closing date

24 August 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

8 September 2023

Contract end date

1 September 2024

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?

No


Description

The Former Redruth Library at 2-4 Clinton Road, Redruth TR15 2QE was acquired by us, a local arts organisation, this year from Cornwall Council. Our organisation 'Redruth Former Library CIC' (Client) was formed in 2021 to purchase and transform the neglected Grade II listed Passmore Edwards Library and College buildings into a hub for community, education and culture called: "The Ladder".

Opened in 1895, the building has always represented Passmore Edwards' commitment to creating spaces for social mobility; and we take its name from a quote from Edwards: "If I can fund the Ladder; the people will climb". We carry that mission forward into the 21st Century. In the year of the 200th anniversary of Passmore's birth, we want to build on his legacy to provide spaces which allow development and growth for the people of Redruth.

The Buildings
The former library is located at the end of Clinton Road, Redruth and forms a corner with Treruffe Hill. It comprises two listed buildings, the Library with the striking corner tower and the College. In between these two historic buildings is a modern link. The site was used up until March 2020 whereupon the Library relocated. Overall the two main buildings are sound but in need of internal and external refurbishment. There
followed during 2020 the preparation of a Condition Report which described the failing fabric and finishes. Following a period with no occupancy we took on the building in 2021 with the aim of phased regeneration as the availability of funding permitted.
THE LADDER - FORMER REDRUTH LIBRARY

TENDER BRIEF FOR AN ARCHITECT

Through consultation with the community we have started to build a community of arts, education and community organisations at The Ladder and have created a courtyard garden, café, rehearsal and performance spaces for the use and enjoyment of all.

We now look forward to further refurbishment as follows:-

Phase 2 - Internal refurbishment of the Library
Phase 3 - Refurbishment of slate roof
Phase 4 - Rebuilding a new link
This Tender Opportunity

Funding is now proposed through a joint Shared Prosperity and National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) venture which will include Phases 2 and 3 combined. At this stage Phase 4 only has funding for a Feasibility Study. The Shared Prosperity bid has been concluded and the NLHF application will soon be submitted for a single stage grant.

The funding opportunities have shaped this tender opportunity as we endeavour to build a professional team for the Delivery of Phases 2/3 and Feasibility of Phase 4.

Due to the urgency of the programme to comply with availability of external funding this is an Accelerated Open Procedure with a tender period of 15 days.


More information

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Interested parties please email for full tender package.


About the buyer

Contact name

Felix Mortimer

Address

2-4 Clinton Road
REDRUTH
TR152QE
England

Telephone

07808400392

Email

felix@riftexcursions.com

Website

www.theladderredruth.com