Tender

Belfast Harbour Film Studio - Phase 2

BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS

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Tender

02 Dec 2021 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Harbour Commissioners are currently seeking expressions of interest for the construction of the Belfast Harbour Film Studio - Phase 2, which involves building a purpose-built film studio complex with approximately 180,000 sqft of sound studios and ancillary office accommodation. This procurement process is classified under the building construction work category, with a contract value of £44 million, and falls under the selective procurement method with a negotiated procedure following a prior call for competition. The deadline for submissions is set for 21 December 2021, with the second stage of the tendering process commencing on 14 January 2022. The project is located in Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in studio facilities, soundproofing, and entertainment infrastructure. Businesses with experience in large-scale building projects, especially those capable of delivering high-quality performance spaces, would be ideally suited to compete. The clear criteria for selection indicate that relevant experience and qualifications will be critical for bidders, making this a valuable prospect for contractors looking to expand their portfolio with high-profile projects in the creative industry.

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Notice Title

Belfast Harbour Film Studio - Phase 2

Notice Description

BHC are seeking expressions of interest from contractors who are interested in providing the construction works required for a purpose built sound studios totalling approx. 180,000 sqft. The facility will also include office accommodation and associated ancillary space. Further information regarding the opportunity will be provided within the pre-qualification documents that can be requested through the contact detailed at I.1 of this FTS notice

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Belfast Harbour Film Studio Phase 2, will be a purpose built film studio complex, designed to meet the needs of the all current production requirements. The complex will include purpose built sound studios which will provide approx. 180,000 sqft of space. The stages will be fully soundproofed, and each will be provided with air conditioning, extraction fans, fixed steel grids, catwalks, and three phase power supplies. The stage facilities will be supported by a number of large workshops, each of which will be capable of being further sub-divided, with ancillary office accommodation. The complex will be located within a secure compound, with dedicated car parking and service vehicle access, and sufficient space to allow for outdoor filming and set construction. Both the complex and compound will be fully DDA compliant. The adjacent Phase One of the Film Studios is currently occupied and operational. BHC reserves the right at any time to: - reject any or all responses and to cancel or withdraw from this procurement at any stage; - award a contract without prior notice; - change the basis, the procedures and timescales set out or referred to within the procurement documents; or - require a bidder to clarify any submissions in writing and/or to provide additional information. Bidders who wish to participate in this procurement will be required to provide contact details before downloading the tender documents. Bidders who fail to provide their details to BHC or register in this manner will not receive any clarifications or updated information provided by BHC during the tender process. The costs of responding to this notice and participation in the process will be borne by each bidder. All discussions and correspondence will be deemed strictly subject to contract until a formal contract is entered into. The formal contract shall not be binding until it has been signed and dated by the duly authorised representatives of both parties. BHC will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to all bidders. The standstill period provides time for unsuccessful bidders to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (Northern Ireland).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fc9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029992-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£44,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2021Expired
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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS
Contact Name
Eugene McBride
Contact Email
eugene.mcbride@belfast-harbour.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 090554422

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3AL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

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