Tender

Kielder Salmon Hatchery Visitor Centre Refurbishment with Aquarium

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

25 Jan 2018 at 10:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is inviting tenders for the refurbishment of the Kielder Salmon Hatchery Visitor Centre, located in Kielder village, Northumberland. This project, classified under aquaculture services, aims to modernise the facility to enhance visitor experience and showcase local aquatic wildlife. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 7th February 2018. The project has a budget of £80,000 and will run from 22nd March 2018 until 28th September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in design, construction, and aquaculture services, to engage in a project that benefits the local community and promotes conservation efforts. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the initiative seeks innovative solutions to improve the visitor experience. Those with expertise in creating engaging educational exhibits or sustainable aquatic environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kielder Salmon Hatchery Visitor Centre Refurbishment with Aquarium

Notice Description

Kielder Salmon Centre (KSC), in Kielder village, Northumberland, is a Salmon hatchery and visitor attraction located within Kielder Water & Forest Park (KWFP). It is the largest conservation Salmon hatchery in England and Wales and also features freshwater pearl mussel breeding beds. The Environment Agency wants to refurbish and modernise the existing visitor centre at Kielder Hatchery site, to showcase the aquatic wildlife of the area. Kielder Hatchery is a free attraction that is open to the public daily from 10am to 4pm, April to September, and it is estimated that between 3,000 and 4,500 visitors visit each year. The experience currently comprises an indoor visitor centre space (approx. 9mx 4m) with audio-visual and graphic displays; and access to view the outdoor pearl mussel beds. The Visitor Centre is self guided so no extra staff are required. It is also possible to book visits in advance for larger interested groups and schools , to organise a guided behind the scenes tours of the main hatchery tanks and buildings and occasional guided visits to broodstock collection and smolt trap operations, however this is independent to the self-guided visitor centre experience Currently the signage looks tired, the touch TFT screens and the wall mounted TV no longer work and the video footage in the central display is in an old file format that cannot be updated This main objective of this project is essential maintenance and an improved and refurbished visitor experience based on feedback of current visitors asking to see the fish. The objective is to also enhance information accessibility and improve public and Visitor information on the site. Within the context of the Living Wild at Kielder project aspirations, the Centre team also aims to play a positive and active part in helping visitors and local people to enjoy, learn, share and immerse themselves in Kielder Water and Forest Park's wildlife and nature, while contributing to the long-term protection of the area's special species and habitats. The supplier is invited to develop and deliver proposals based on their expertise; within the agreed budget of PS80k this proposal should include a number of core items: Refurbished visitor centre with no Health & Safety hazards Improved visitor experience with a new aquarium fish tank displaying live fish / animals. Other elements as proposed by suppliers as part of their bid Innovative approach to design, taking into account the wide demographic of the centre users. In order to apply, please register with our e-tendering portal at: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0a2846b-ceab-4027-b005-31be655c0cef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5374c20-d669-499e-9bec-40820364689b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77800000 - Aquaculture services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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