Tender

The Piccadilly Design Competition

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Oct 2021 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Piccadilly Design Competition is an active tender initiated by Manchester City Council, aimed at selecting a Landscape Architect or Urban Designer team to develop a world-class public space at Piccadilly. The competition falls under the services category, specifically focusing on urban planning and landscape architectural services. Interested applicants are required to register via the e-business portal known as The Chest, with the deadline for submission of the selection questionnaire set for 11 am on 10th January 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2023 and will last for a duration of nine months.

This procurement process presents promising opportunities for design firms and consultants that specialise in urban design, landscape architecture, and related professional services. Businesses that excel in creativity, sustainability, and adherence to heritage will be well-positioned to compete. With an initial shortlisting of up to 15 candidates, successful participants may also receive honoraria, providing an additional incentive for participation in this prestigious design competition, which seeks innovative solutions to enhance Manchester's public realm.

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Notice Title

The Piccadilly Design Competition

Notice Description

Manchester City Council wishes to appoint a Landscape Architect / Urban Designer led design team to fulfil their vision and create a world class public space at Piccadilly. Piccadilly will provide an example of the very best in Manchester public realm to showcase and exemplify the City's growing international status. It is one of the most significant central Manchester locations and has an important history. Piccadilly Gardens (to be referred to as Piccadilly) is an open-space area situated in the heart of Manchester city centre. As an accessible gateway to the city, it provides both work and leisure opportunities for a large number of people. Piccadilly acts as a key entry point into the heart of Manchester city centre and creates a first and lasting impression on visitors and Mancunians alike. The Council wish to develop the site in a sustainable way that respects its heritage. It seeks a design team capable of realising this project in ways that combine imagination and creativity with economy and sustainability. Manchester City Council Capital Programmes Department are leading and administering a three-stage competition. This will result in the selection of a winning team and design, who will be appointed to develop their design and to deliver the project. The Council will use the Chest to conduct this procurement exercise at www.the-chest.org.uk . The competition documentation including Piccadilly Design information pack containing further information and instructions for each stage of the competition are now available to download from the portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f1a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027190-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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

71220000 - Architectural design services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Colin Butterworth
Contact Email
colin.butterworth@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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