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Architectural commission. Cromlet Park, Invergordon, Ross-shire

ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Albyn Housing Society Limited, seeking an architectural commission for its mixed tenure housing development at Cromlet Park in Invergordon, Ross-shire. The current stage of the contract is complete, following an open tender method, with the final award having occurred on 25 August 2020. The deadline for the initial bid submissions was 28 February 2020. The project is classified under the housing and community amenities sector, involving substantial community engagement and collaboration with various local authorities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the architectural and construction services sector to engage in a meaningful community project. Companies that specialise in residential architecture, particularly those with experience in mixed-use developments and affordable housing, would be well-suited to compete. The successful architect will not only contribute to the immediate revitalisation of the Invergordon area but will also open pathways for future phases of development, making this an exciting venture for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Architectural commission. Cromlet Park, Invergordon, Ross-shire

Notice Description

An architectural commission to gain planning consent for a mixed tenure housing development in Highland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council and Albyn Housing Society wish to jointly commission an architect to deliver a detailed planning consent for the council 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 to maximise the potential of a town centre site 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. Unit numbers should be guided by the local plan but maximise the potential of the site to deliver economically. The appointment will also cover a full architectural service to deliver 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 site 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 mix of affordable housing and private developer opportunities in several phases. The design should focus primarily on solutions which enable people to live well. The architect will 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, community development trust and parent council meetings. The tender price submitted should be based on a full consultancy package whether in house or externally sourced with the exception of the cost consultant whose appointment will sit with the clients. All relevant consultants will contract directly with the client(s) but be coordinated as part of the architect's commission. Costs and details of the full team should be included in this tender submission. The Client will be either Albyn Housing Society or The Highland Council subject to the vagaries of the development programme. The client commissioned a contaminated land information review, scoping and site investigation strategy in 2013, which will inform the development of the site. For the purposes of tender, the architect should assume that there will be no contractor designed elements. Target dates associated to this commission are: End February 2020 for tender return and a first outline proposal four weeks from date of appointment. The target start date for phase one is November 2020. This commission will be appointed per SCA/2018 up to and including Stage 3 Design Development for the site at large. In addition there will be an appointment up to and including stage 5 Construction for a first phase of twenty five units. Depending on performance, the council reserve the right to agree commercial terms with the appointed architect to extend the scope of this appointment on subsequent phases over future financial years. The target Start on Site date for Phase 1 will be November 2020. The tender for this piece of work will be assessed on a quality/price ratio of 60% quality:40% price. Tenders will only be considered from bidders who achieve 70% or above quality score in the ESPD.

Renewal: The buyer may agree a commercial tender for architectural services for additional construction phases beyond phase 1 depending on performance during the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000612846
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393195
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
Fiona Munro
Contact Email
fiona.munro@albynhousing.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01349855966

Buyer Location

Locality
ROSS-SHIRE
Postcode
IV18 0DL
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLIN ARMSTRONG ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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