Planning

AT1340 Luton Council Landscape Consultancy NLHF National Heritage Site Wardown Park Boating Lake

LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Oct 2024 at 11:09

Planning

19 Aug 2024 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Borough Council is in the planning stage for a new tender titled "AT1340 Luton Council Landscape Consultancy NLHF National Heritage Site Wardown Park Boating Lake." The project falls under the industry category of construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants, with a focus on buildings of particular historical or architectural interest. The primary location for the project is Luton, England, and it will involve consultancy work slated between October 2024 and November 2025. Key dates include the engagement end date scheduled for 30 August 2024. The procurement process involves an initial market engagement notice published on 19 August 2024, with the total project value estimated at £199,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for landscape consultancies, particularly those with experience in heritage site restoration, to contribute to the revitalisation of Wardown Park's boating lake. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolios through involvement with a high-profile National Lottery Heritage Fund initiative. The consultancy work will encompass extensive activities such as the repair of the boating lake, ecological improvements, and enhancements to park facilities, thus offering multiple work packages suitable for landscape architecture firms, engineers, and environmental consultants. Additionally, the project highlights opportunities for SMEs to participate, promoting business growth within the local and broader community.

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Notice Title

AT1340 Luton Council Landscape Consultancy NLHF National Heritage Site Wardown Park Boating Lake

Notice Description

QUESTIONNAIRE - FEEDBACK & EXPRESSION OF INTEREST PROJECT REF : AT1340 / DN739048 LUTON COUNCIL LANDSCAPE CONSULTANCY - NATIONAL HERITAGE SITE (NLHF) WARDOWN PARK LUTON Questionnaire return date: 30.8.24 Luton Council is undertaking some soft market engagement to find suitability qualified and interested parties that are able to undertake some National Heritage Site approved consultancy work between October 2024 and November 2025 For Suppliers viewing this Questionnaire inviting Feedback and Expressions on Interest on Contracts Finder, to view this Questionnaire and be able to respond / express an initial interest you must first get registered for free on the Proactis Due North E commerce platform https://procontract.due-north.com/ Specification for your requirement: Development Stage up to Stage 2 Delivery Submission only The Project. This project focuses on restoring the boating lake and improving its biodiversity as the most significant natural heritage feature in the park. It will repair the main structure; introduce new planting, access improvements, interpretation and wetland habitats; upgrade the Boathouse to incorporate WiFi and a mobility hub and upgrade the bathing hut. It will also enable a sustained return of boating to the lake and increase commercial resilience. The project will adopt nature based solutions to improve the natural management and sustainability of the lake by taking account of the River Lea watercourse and catchment that feeds it. Working with the Environment Agency, Affinity Water and partners will link with the Revitalising Chalk Rivers initiative - a UK Priority Habitat. It will also engage with the Chilterns Chalkscapes landscape partnership project that is in development. An extensive activity program will extend the diversity of park users, improve interpretation and increase digital resources. By learning from previous Heritage Fund projects, activities will include public health, education, volunteering and training, skills development, regular and seasonal events. Scope of Works Luton wishes to appoint an experienced Landscape Consultancy or individual consultants who can design and deliver the series of work packages identified within the restoration project for Wardown Park and meet National Lottery Heritage Fund requirements. The consultant will be required to assemble a Design Team with expertise to support the project for restoration of the Boating Lake and its Natural Heritage at Wardown Park. The consultancy will manage the project team to ensure a coordinated design response and to design and deliver the work packages to Riba Stage 4. The consultant will be required to propose and implement a Reporting Programme in respect of the Development and Delivery phases of the projects. All plans must be designed and delivered within the overall capital and revenue budget set for the project. Additional information: ontract finder is being updated as this tender opportunity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd90e6a2-3e8b-4a45-91a1-6ad69d4b40ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba4e1d5-48db-492c-9eb6-3abba49ce6ce
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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