Published date: 10 July 2015

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: 5 August 2015

Contract summary

Industry

  • Engineering services - 71300000

Location of contract

BA2 6QS

Value of contract

£25,855

Procurement reference

4887 Cleveland Pools

Published date

10 July 2015

Closing date

5 August 2015

Contract start date

20 August 2015

Contract end date

1 December 2017

Contract type

Not specified

Procedure type

Not specified

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Background
The Cleveland Pools Trust Ltd have received a funding award from HLF to develop the exciting project of re-opening the existing outdoor Georgian bathing Pool in Bath, which was originally built in 1815. The site is listed grade II* and is part of the Bath World Heritage Site. The site was last used for swimming in the mid 1980's and is thought to be the oldest purpose designed Lido in the UK, possibly Europe. The project has evolved from the efforts of a committed local group who have fought to bring the site back into use as a naturally water treated open air swimming facility to serve the local community, adding a new dimension to Baths tourist offer away from the core of the City.
A key decision that must be made early on in this project will be whether the trust is able to deliver its aspiration for a naturally treated non-chemically treated pool. Dependent upon the method(s) used there is concern that a natural option may limit the number of swimmers per day which might adversely affect the business plan viability. Very careful consideration will therefore need to be given as to how to obtain the best advice from the appointed consultant design team, and perhaps request that an initial assessment of the relevant factors involved be provided at tender stage to provide convincing evidence of an understanding of the projects challenges.

The Trust requires a Structural Engineer consultant to provide design services for the refurbishment of the swimming pool facilities and the on-site Grade II* listed building.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Christopher Fagg

Address

Provelio Ltd, The Meeting House, Lewins Mead
Bristol
BS1 2NN
England

Email

chris.fagg@provelio.com