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Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust

Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust

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06 May 2021 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust is undertaking a public procurement process titled "Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust" within the architectural and related services industry. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently at the award stage after successfully completing the tender phases. The project aims to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to conduct a feasibility study for the Literature House for Scotland project, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The award, valued at £529,363, was signed on 11 February 2021, and the selection process involved a quality-based assessment of the submitted bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and design consultancy sectors, especially those experienced in multidisciplinary design projects. Companies capable of innovative project proposals that demonstrate an understanding of cultural projects will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, local firms familiar with Edinburgh's heritage and landscape may enhance their chances of success, contributing to the development of the Literary Quarter on the Royal Mile.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust

Notice Description

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (EUCL) intends to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for their Literature House for Scotland project. This notice relates to the full project - upon the completion of a successful feasibility study, it is intended that the chosen design team will be retained to undertake the full project to completion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (EUCL) intends to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for their Literature House for Scotland project. This notice relates to the full project - upon the completion of a successful feasibility study, it is intended that the chosen design team will be retained to undertake the full project to completion. The Literature House project is part of a wider ambition to develop a Literary Quarter at the Netherbow area of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and enhance the Scottish Storytelling Centre, to which John Knox House is adjoined. As the client, EUCL view the purpose of the feasibility study work as: 1. to establish that the Literature House project is viable within the estimated construction budget 2. to assist in identifying a design-led, inspiring, innovative and deliverable option 3. to assist in the development of other project documentation such as the business case, project execution plan and strategic brief 4. to provide detailed understanding and assessment of the site information provided by the client 5. to assist in the analysis of the physical space - John Knox House and the Scottish Storytelling Centre - and how that space might be used 6. to include an understanding of the estimated construction budget relative to client requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ae00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009871-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£529,363 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1SR
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Witherford Watson Mann

Further Information

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