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New Life for Old College

Aberystwyth University

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberystwyth University is currently overseeing a public procurement process titled "New Life for Old College," which is focused on construction works related to education and research. This initiative aims to revitalise the historic Old College building on Aberystwyth's seafront, necessitating extensive restoration and modernisation efforts. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with bids open until 10 February 2021. The project carries an estimated value of £25 million and necessitates compliance with European Union funding criteria, as it is part of a broader economic and social objectives initiative.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, restoration, and architectural services, particularly those experienced in heritage projects and educational facilities. Companies that can deliver community benefits and engage in social or environmental considerations will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the project coordinates substantial redevelopment, there is also potential for collaborations among contractors, suppliers, and small businesses wishing to participate in the supporting activities for the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Life for Old College

Notice Description

New Life for Old College is a project which aims to bring the 'Old College' building on Aberystwyth's sea front back to life. The project is a combination of restoration works to the Grade I and II listed areas, redevelopment, reconfiguration and modernisation of other existing spaces. It requires extensive works to ensure that the building is fully accessible to all visitors and key to this is a newly constructed Atrium which will provide connectivity between the Old College building and the Villas on the Promenade. The overall floor area is circa 9,500m2 of which approximately 1,500m2 is new build.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Old College is an imposing and iconic building which dominates Aberystwyth's magnificent seafront. The Old College itself is a Grade I Listed building and the adjacent Marine Villas (1 and 2 Promenade), which form part of the development, are Grade II listed buildings. The building has been divided into three zones which describe the function and vision for each space: 1) Culture and Community will create spaces for functions, events, exhibitions, visitor welcome and places to eat and drink. It will also include new fully serviced visitor accommodation for leisure and business visitors and facilities for Meetings and Dialogue which will include a Centre for Constructive Dialogue and spaces for meetings and conferences. 2) World of Knowledge takes its inspiration from the university's motto and will provide interpretation through activities, training and exhibitions that use the history of the university and the collections to inspire learning that is accessible to all. 3) Enterprise and Innovation will become home to creative business enterprise units that will encourage entrepreneurs and young businesses. The visitor offer will include: 31 high quality visitor bedrooms; visitor galleries exploring the heritage of the building and the university collections; public science shows; an annual temporary exhibitions programme and a new seafront cafe/ restaurant and bar and shop. Other facilities will include: a wide range of high quality rooms and spaces of different sizes for functions, conferences and events; teaching facilities and spaces for schools; University dialogue spaces; a 24 hour student study space and small business units. The works will comprise a combination of restoration works to the Grade I and II listed areas, redevelopment, reconfiguration and modernisation of other existing spaces; extensive works to ensure that the building is fully accessible to all visitors and key to this is a newly constructed Atrium which will provide connectivity between the Old College building and the Villas on the Promenade. The overall floor area is circa 9,500m2 of which approximately 1,500m2 is new build. A Multi-Discipline Design Team (MDDT) has been appointed to undertake the development of the design and who will take the design through to completion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0288e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021118-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45111291 - Site-development work

45210000 - Building construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

45454100 - Restoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberystwyth University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3FB
Postcode Area
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys
Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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