Planning

Initial Market Testing - City Centre Community Hub

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Planning

31 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is initiating the procurement process for the redevelopment of the old BHS and Miss Selfridge buildings located at 277-278 Oxford Street and 29-21 Princess Way, Swansea City Centre. This project, titled "Initial Market Testing – City Centre Community Hub," falls under the works procurement category and is currently in the planning stage. Interested suppliers should express their interest by emailing no later than 5pm on 13th April 2022. The anticipated mobilisation period for the main works is expected to commence by November 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and refurbishment contractors, particularly those with experience in community projects, library and archive construction, and related services. As Swansea Council is seeking a Principal Contractor for this job, firms specialising in project management, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering will find this an appealing opportunity. The development aims to create new community spaces in a bustling area, thus enhancing local amenities and providing substantial scope for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Initial Market Testing - City Centre Community Hub

Notice Description

Swansea Council are undertaking the redevelopment/refurbishment of the old BHS and Miss Selfridge buildings located at 277-278 Oxford Street and 29-21 Princess Way, in Swansea City Centre. The refurbishment will provide a new community hub, archive, and library provision. A specialist contractor has been appointed to undertake initial soft strip and asbestos removal activities within the buildings. The building consists of 3 principal floor levels: ground level, level 1, and level 2, additionally, there is a basement to the North-west corner. The building is situated within the premises of a busy high-street and is a mid-20c building. Swansea Council are seeking a Principal Contractor to undertake these works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The building is owned by Swansea Council and is situated on 277-278 Oxford Street (BHS) and 29-31 Princess Way (Miss Selfridge). The former BHS / Miss Selfridge building is situated on the junction between Oxford St to the south and Princess Way to the east. A small service lane leading to Park St car park is to the west. There is currently hoarding surrounding the building in support of the ongoing enabling works. Swansea Council along with its appointed multi-disciplinary design team will be seeking a suitably experienced Principal Contractor, to undertake this refurbishment. The redevelopment will comprise of a new community hub, archive, and library space for the Council. Enabling works are currently being carried out on the building, inclusive of soft strip activities and asbestos removal. The completion of the enabling works will be July 2022. It is anticipated that the main works mobilisation period will commence by November 2022. There will be opportunities for site visits once the tender has been published. The tender will be published via an open procedure, utilising a two-stage design and build procurement route. The appointed Principal Contractor will be responsible for the technical design and the associated package procurement process to support the agreement of the main works contract sum.. Swansea Council has an appointed Multi-Disciplinary Team to undertake Project Management, Cost Management, Principal Designer, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineering Services. The MDT will be assisting Swansea Council on the procurement exercise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-120111
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120111
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

45400000 - Building completion work

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hannah.thomas3@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792637252

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR393619
    Initial Market Testing - City Centre Community Hub - Swansea Council are undertaking the redevelopment/refurbishment of the old BHS and Miss Selfridge buildings located at 277-278 Oxford Street and 29-21 Princess Way, in Swansea City Centre. The refurbishment will provide a new community hub, archive, and library provision. A specialist contractor has been appointed to undertake initial soft strip and asbestos removal activities within the buildings. The building consists of 3 principal floor levels: ground level, level 1, and level 2, additionally, there is a basement to the North-west corner. The building is situated within the premises of a busy high-street and is a mid-20c building. Swansea Council are seeking a Principal Contractor to undertake these works.

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