Tender

Design & Build of Interpretation and Front of House for the Henry Tudor Centre Pembroke Dock

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Pembrokeshire County Council, in collaboration with the Henry Tudor Trust, is in the process of procuring a professional design and interpretation company for the "Design & Build of Interpretation and Front of House for the Henry Tudor Centre Pembroke Dock". This initiative, located in Pembrokeshire, aims to create an interactive family discovery centre focused on the heritage of Henry VII, born near Pembroke Castle. The procurement is at the 'tender' stage, employing an open procurement method under the 'works' category. Interested parties are invited to submit their tenders by 7th July 2025, 14:00 UTC, with the award expected by 11th August 2025. This contract encompasses a two-stage process: a pre-construction services agreement to prepare designs to RIBA Stage 4, followed by completion to RIBA Stage 7. The contract includes community benefit requirements aligning with the council's economic and social objectives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design, interpretation, construction related to exhibitions and museums, and those with capabilities in interactive and multisensory content creation. Companies with experience in community engagement, educational partnerships, and fulfilling social and environmental contract obligations will find this tender particularly advantageous. The opportunity is suitable for consortia bids, allowing businesses to collaborate and leverage diverse expertise to meet the ambitious requirements of this project. Interested firms should have a strong narrative approach, harnessing advanced audiovisual and interactive technologies to engage diverse audiences.

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Notice Title

Design & Build of Interpretation and Front of House for the Henry Tudor Centre Pembroke Dock

Notice Description

Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC), in partnership with the Henry Tudor Trust (an independent charity) (the HTT) are seeking a professional design/interpretation company to work with both parties to deliver a design and build contract as part of a new Henry Tudor Centre in Pembroke.The project aims to create an interactive family discovery centre telling the story of Pembroke's most famous son, Henry VII (Henry Tudor), who was born within a stone's throw of the building at Pembroke Castle.This is a two-stage design and build contract, the first stage (preconstruction services agreement) involving preparing an interpretation and front of house plan/designs to RIBA 4. Following client signoff of the RIBA 4 design work, the second stage of the contract will take the plans through to completion RIBA 7.We are seeking an interpretive approach which tells a historically sound story, including different perspectives, particularly the Welsh perspective. Equally, an approach which is highly engaging, entertaining and fun for all ages, as a history-based visitor attraction as opposed to a museum. Note there will be no authentic collections in the exhibition. A strong, compelling narrative, supported by cutting-edge AV and mechanical interactive elements is envisaged. An approach which is multisensory and considers and caters for the different ways that different people like to learn and engage with exhibition content.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151039 This exercise is being run as a flexible procedure to allow for a clarification presentation/interview, should it be required.All participants will be notified of the presentation process once the tenders have been evaluated.(WA Ref:151039)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:The various types of community benefits that the supplier can offer to provide can range from:Recruitment, Training and Work Experience (TR&T) eg, workplace placements, volunteering and upskilling and training opportunitiesEducation Contributions - actively link with schools and colleges, offer work experience placementsCommunity Based Initiatives - eg offer active support to eventsArmed forces covenantThe buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-151039
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151039
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

45212313 - Museum construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
diane.hughes@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1437775640

Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1TP
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)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Castle
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

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