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Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (PMAG)- Arts Council England - Phase 1 Pre-Construction Service Agreement RIBA Stage 3 & 4

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 11:11

Award Notice
Award

12 Dec 2024 at 12:53

Award Notice
Tender

12 Jul 2024 at 10:08

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2024 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2024 at 15:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is managing a procurement process for the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery's pre-construction services, specifically the Phase 1 Pre-Construction Service Agreement during RIBA Stages 3 and 4. This procurement falls under the construction industry category, particularly involving urban development and multi-functional buildings work. The project is taking place in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the latest update dated 15 October 2025. Key deadlines included the end of the tender period on 19 August 2024 and contract commencement scheduled for 9 September 2024. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, below threshold, ensuring broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors, particularly those with experience in construction work related to leisure, culture, and urban development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with a focus on value for money and quality, assured through a 60% price and 40% quality split in evaluation criteria. Suitable businesses include general contractors and those specialising in civil and engineering works, especially where public interaction is involved. The contract value is estimated at £4,100,000, with an award value of £4,900,000, positioning it as an attractive opportunity for growth and partnership within the region's development initiatives. The appointed contractor, Seddon Construction Limited, will collaborate closely with local stakeholders, ensuring the seamless integration of the project into ongoing community functions. This contract not only provides a substantial opportunity but also aligns with Arts Council England funding criteria, offering a strategic advantage for suppliers committed to enhancing cultural spaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (PMAG)- Arts Council England - Phase 1 Pre-Construction Service Agreement RIBA Stage 3 & 4

Notice Description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council and their appointed Multi-Disciplinary Design Team are looking to procure the services of a Main Contractor via a Two-Stage Tender under a JCT Design & Build 2024 Contract. The appointed Contractor will enter a JCT PRE-CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (GENERAL CONTRACTOR) 2016 EDITION with Stoke-on-Trent City Council to assist with the development of the RIBA Stage 4 design and procurement process, within the parameters of the Arts Council England (ACE) Funding Criteria..\r \r A client decision has been made to appoint the contractor towards the end of RIBA stage 3 to conduct a RIBA stage 3 review and engage stakeholders before moving on to RIBA stage 4.\r \r The evaluation criteria will be split based on a 60% price and 40% quality split. This ensures that a Contractor is chosen with relevant experience of working in this sector and especially around an ongoing operation where members of the public and staff could be in close proximity to the works whilst also ensuring value for money.\r \r The preliminary costs and overheads and profit percentage will form part of the PCSA procurement process. Following RIBA stage 4, the contractor will seek sub-contractor quotations in order to produce a contract sum. The agreed overheads and profit percentage, and preliminary costs will be fixed. Stoke-on-Trent City Council reserve the right to request the contractor to obtain sub-contractor quotations from pre-selected sub-contractors. For all works packages, the contractor must endeavour to obtain three sub-contractor quotations. These will be interrogated by the consultant to ensure value for money is achieved.\r \r Please follow the following link to the tender opportunity;\r https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d359691d-9f33-ef11-812c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True\r

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d8d158f-fea5-4119-92a1-ca9d1c8f1d4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e02510-2a0a-40eb-b96e-b7b735db2044
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work

45211360 - Urban development construction work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,936,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 2 Jun 2025 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
STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
William Stuart
Contact Email
william.stuart@stoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782232957

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEDDON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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