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Architectural commission. Cromlet Park, Invergordon, Ross-shire

Albyn Housing Society Limited

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11 Dec 2019 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Albyn Housing Society Limited is conducting a tender for an architectural commission titled "Architectural commission. Cromlet Park, Invergordon, Ross-shire." This project falls under the housing and community amenities category and is located in Invergordon, Ross-shire, UK. The open procurement process aims to commission an architect to develop a master plan and gain outline planning consent for a mixed tenure development. The tender period is set to close on 10th January 2020, with a project value of £155,000. The chosen architect will begin work shortly after, as the award period commences concurrently.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for architectural firms, especially those with expertise in residential developments and community-oriented projects. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering quality master plans, achieving compliance with planning regulations, and possessing the requisite certifications (such as RIBA membership) will be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder may also be considered for future phases of the project, which includes the development of approximately 160-180 dwellings, emphasizing innovation and community impact in this evolving area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural commission. Cromlet Park, Invergordon, Ross-shire

Notice Description

An architectural commission to conduct feasibility, prepare master plan and gain outline planning consent for a mixed tenure development in Highland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council wish to commission an architect to generate an outline master plan and design brief for the land holding identified on the Land Register as ROS3993. This appointment will be managed by Albyn Housing Society Ltd acting as Development Agent for The Highland Council. This is an exciting and innovative commission which will deliver some 160 -180 dwellings in a mix of private development opportunities and affordable housing, associated recreation and amenity space and potentially some commercial facilities, in an area which for the purposes of the plan will be called Cromlet Park. The first stage appointment will also identify a first phase of circa twenty five affordable units with the emphasis being on single storey, amenity and particular needs provision. The successful architect will be required to work with The Highland Council and Albyn Housing Society Ltd to develop a brief which correctly captures the council's aspirations for the site to best facilitate a development which meets the needs of the community and makes a positive contribution to the character and sustainability of the town of Invergordon. The outcome will be a master plan which will deliver a mix of affordable housing and private developer opportunities in several phases. The architect will also arrange and chair collaborative meetings with the relevant planning and roads authorities along with other statutory consultees and service providers at the outset to ensure that the plan produced clearly identifies both constraints and opportunities. In line with the Major Development status of this site, the appropriate level of community engagement will be required. This may include but not be limited to attendance at community council, parent council meetings. The commission will require engineering input which should be engaged and managed as part of the architect's commission. Costs and details of proposed engineering firm should be included in this tender submission. The client commissioned a contaminated land information review, scoping and site investigation strategy in 2013, which will inform the development of the site. Target dates associated to this commission are: End March 2020 for a final outline master plan and brief and A formal written report which summarises all of the findings will be required on completion of the commission. This commission will be appointed per SCA/2018 up to and including Stage 3 Design Development. Depending on performance, the council reserve the right to agree commercial terms with the appointed architect to extend the scope of this appointment on the first and subsequent phases over future financial years. The target Start on Site date for Phase 1 will be October 2020. The tender for this piece of work will be assessed on a quality/price ratio of 60% quality:40% price.

Options: The scope of this appointment may be extended to delivery of future phases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000607204
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374729
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2020 - 7 Oct 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Albyn Housing Society Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROSS-SHIRE
Postcode
IV18 0DL
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
Cromarty Firth
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Further Information

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