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Design Competition for Timespan Redevelopment Feasibility Study

THE ROYAL INCORPORATION OF ARCHITECTS IN SCOTLAND (RIAS)

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21 Oct 2024 at 07:41

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13 Sep 2024 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced a tender for a design competition focused on a redevelopment feasibility study for Timespan, a cultural and heritage institution in Helmsdale, Scotland. This initiative is rooted in Timespan's substantial transformation efforts aimed at enhancing its facilities to align with their strategic plan for 2025-2028. The feasibility study will set the groundwork for the redevelopment, making Timespan more accessible, sustainable, and responsive to community needs. Noteworthy dates include a submission deadline now extended to 23rd October 2024 at 17:00, with an invitation to the second stage happening on 28th October 2024. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses in the architectural, construction, and engineering sectors, particularly those with experience in sustainability and cultural sector projects. With a projected contract value of £30,000, the winning design team will be instrumental in defining the future of Timespan, aligning with both environmental goals and community engagement. Ideal candidates will be architectural practices with a solid track record in building refurbishments, public grant projects, and rural context work. This is a selective, restricted procurement method, creating a competitive edge for qualified and accredited architectural practices.

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Notice Title

Design Competition for Timespan Redevelopment Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Timespan finds itself at a pivotal juncture, marked by significant transformation efforts. This moment is critical, requiring a comprehensive revitalisation of our entire building to support our strategic plan for 2025-2028 (see attached). The need for redevelopment stems from our commitment to unlocking Timespan's full potential as a cohesive, sustainable museum and cultural institution. A feasibility study will inform this transformation, ensuring Timespan evolves into a more accessible, sustainable, and inclusive institution. The study will shape significant changes across both our physical infrastructure and the interpretive narratives that reflect our community's evolving needs and the broader impacts of the climate crisis and the legacies of colonialism and extractivism.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Timespan intends to appoint an architect-led design team to provide the design services required to review the current material and progress a Feasibility Study. A Feasibility Study for Timespan's building will guide our future strategic investment into the building and narratives presented. This study will produce a comprehensive report, detailing designs and costs to RIBA Stage 1. Aligned with Timespan's mission to use arts, heritage, digital technologies, education, wellbeing, and community building as catalysts for political, social, cultural, environmental, and communal change, the feasibility study will prioritise sustainability, accessibility, and community involvement. Through collaboration with architects, communities, youth partners, and experts, we aim to develop a sustainable design, accurate costing, and a resilient project plan. Our goal is to enhance the vision and resilience of our facility, ensuring it remains a vibrant and inclusive community asset for the future. Due to the grant funded nature of the project, the contract for services may pause or end after the completion of any RIBA stage. Timespan intends to instruct to RIBA Stage 1 completion initially, with a planned start date for design team appointment for the project late 2024, with completion of the feasibility study in July 2025 and a contract start on site after a fundraising campaign in circa summer 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049aca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033877-2024
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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas

71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
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
THE ROYAL INCORPORATION OF ARCHITECTS IN SCOTLAND (RIAS)
Additional Buyers

TIMESPAN

Contact Name
Giulia Gregnanin
Contact Email
giulia@timespan.org.uk, luke.neve@rias.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312297545

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 2BE
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
East Sutherland and Edderton
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

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