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NCC746 Tender for the Provision of Design Services for Blyth Culture Centre, Market Place and 'The Link'

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2022 at 12:39

TenderUpdate

27 Aug 2021 at 07:37

TenderUpdate

27 Aug 2021 at 07:07

Tender

16 Jul 2021 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council (NCC) is seeking a multi-disciplinary Design Team through a selective tender process for the provision of design services for the Blyth Culture Centre, Market Place, and 'The Link'. This project falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and is part of NCC's 'Energising Blyth' programme, aiming to improve local infrastructure with funding from the Future High Streets Fund (FHSF). The contract, signed on 14 December 2021, is valued at £673,810 and will cover all design stages as per RIBA Plan of Works, including significant enhancements to the town centre's cycleway and footway connections. Submission for bids was open until 13 August 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms in architectural and engineering services, particularly those experienced in public sector projects or urban development. Businesses that specialise in multi-disciplinary design work, and those with a proven track record in delivering community-driven projects, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of Advance Northumberland as project managers indicates a focus on collaborative approaches, making it an ideal opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in local government contracts.

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Notice Title

NCC746 Tender for the Provision of Design Services for Blyth Culture Centre, Market Place and 'The Link'

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council (NCC) is seeking to appoint a multi-disciplinary Design Team to provide all stages of design (RIBA Plan of Works Stages 1-7) for a new flagship Cultural Facility and remodelled/landscaped Market Place. This may also require a new bus circulation route in Blyth Town Centre. In addition, the Design Team are to provide concept designs for highway works along Bridge Street from the Market Place to the roundabout junction of the B1329 to provide enhanced cycleway and footway connections ('The Link'). This will include the provision of Principal Designer services under The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. NCC will act as Client. In doing so the Design Team will draw on the concept designs produced as part of the FHSF Business Case, which have received significant public support, a pre-requisite to the success of the proposals. This commission is part of NCC's 'Energising Blyth' programme for which it was successful in securing funding from the government's national Future High Streets Fund (FHSF) in December 2020. The design works specified will be funded by MHCLG through FHSF. The Project is seen as a catalyst to both FHSF and Blyth Town Deal (see below) planned interventions over the next 5-10 years. Advance Northumberland (Financial) Ltd (Advance Northumberland) are acting as NCC's Project Managers and technical advisors and will administer the contract and manage the Design Team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northumberland County Council (NCC) is seeking to appoint a multi-disciplinary Design Team to provide all stages of design (RIBA Plan of Works Stages 1-7) for a new flagship Cultural Facility and remodelled/landscaped Market Place. This may also require a new bus circulation route in Blyth Town Centre. In addition, the Design Team are to provide concept designs for highway works along Bridge Street from the Market Place to the roundabout junction of the B1329 to provide enhanced cycleway and footway connections ('The Link'). This will include the provision of Principal Designer services under The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. NCC will act as Client. In doing so the Design Team will draw on the concept designs produced as part of the FHSF Business Case, which have received significant public support, a pre-requisite to the success of the proposals. This commission is part of NCC's 'Energising Blyth' programme for which it was successful in securing funding from the government's national Future High Streets Fund (FHSF) in December 2020. The design works specified will be funded by MHCLG through FHSF. The Project is seen as a catalyst to both FHSF and Blyth Town Deal (see below) planned interventions over the next 5-10 years. Advance Northumberland (Financial) Ltd (Advance Northumberland) are acting as NCC's Project Managers and technical advisors and will administer the contract and manage the Design Team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c919
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007993-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£673,810 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Kerry Davidson
Contact Email
kerry.davidson@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1670622356

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAULKNERBROWN ARCHITECTS

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