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Reading Town Centre Historic Assessment

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

07 Oct 2021 at 20:22

Award Notice
Tender

27 Mar 2021 at 23:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the contract titled "Reading Town Centre Historic Assessment". This initiative falls under the Building consultancy services category and is part of the Reading High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) programme. The tender period concluded on 16 April 2021, and the contract is scheduled to run from 3 May 2021 to 30 July 2021, with a total contract value of £30,000. The project is located in Reading, England, and uses an open procurement method, which invites a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies involved in building consultancy and heritage assessment services to expand their business. Consultants with expertise in historic area assessments, conservation, and urban character analysis will find this contract particularly suitable. The collaboration aims to enhance the understanding and management of Reading’s historic environment, which can lead to further projects and engagements in heritage-focused developments and restorations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reading Town Centre Historic Assessment

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council is commissioning a contract for a consultant to deliver a rapid historic area assessment, as part of the Reading High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) program. The aim is to underpin and support Reading Town Centre's local requirements by improving our understanding of and promoting Reading's historic environment. The project is being co-funded by Historic England grant. The HSHAZ partnership, will bring together a series of activities and projects that will support the growth and development of the Town Centre through the best use of the town's heritage assets, including proactive actions that will support improved understanding and management There are a number of major assets and regeneration sites within the Town Centre, presenting a good opportunity to enhance and celebrate heritage value, and ensure that design of any new developments responds to historically significant elements of Reading's character. In support of the Reading HSHAZ project, the successful contractor will carry out a level 2 (Rapid) Historic Area Assessment (HAA) and a review of Reading's town centre heritage. This will include, two conservation areas (St. Mary's Butts/Castle Street and Market Place/London Street Conservation Areas). The aim is to analyse the historic urban character areas, to identify their significance and highlight issues that have the potential to change their character. This will be an evidence base study of the character, significance and condition of the historic townscape fabric in Reading Town Centre, including two of the conservation areas that form the focus of the HSHAZ. A project GIS will be produced so that the results can be integrated with Reading's own GIS and The Berkshire Archaeology Historic Environment Record (HER) alongside a readily accessible report for use by planners and developers to inform decisions about the character and location of new development. Any request for additional information/clarification must be made in writing only through the Council's e-tendering portal (In-Tend), quoting in the message heading the specific section and question for which you require information or clarification. NOTE: You need to confirm your involvement (OPT IN) to be able to view the Selection Questionnaires and Form of Tender. Opt In gives access to the 'My Tender Return' area containing the questionnaires, the required document uploads and the 'Submit Return' button. Additional information: Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisations responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisations details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e9bb34d-d301-461b-94be-01bcf039049e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/014964e6-1a27-44ca-9564-a7dc6b22d216
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURCELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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