Award

Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust

EDINBURGH UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2021 at 00:00

Tender

22 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust is seeking an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to conduct a paid feasibility study for the Literature House for Scotland project, located in Edinburgh, UK. This initiative is part of a broader plan to enhance the Literary Quarter at the Netherbow area of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The procurement process has moved to the Award stage, with the project value estimated at £2,500,000. The tender period concluded on 26th October 2020, and the procurement method used is an open procedure, facilitating broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for architectural firms, particularly those specialising in cultural and public projects, to expand their portfolio through involvement in innovative community-based initiatives. Businesses that possess expertise in creating inspiring and sustainable design solutions for public spaces would be particularly well-suited to engage with this project. The successful firm will not only complete the feasibility study but may also be retained for the entire project, potentially leading to further contracts in the development of Scotland’s Literary House.

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Notice Title

Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust

Notice Description

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (EUCL) intends to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for their Literature House for Scotland project. This notice relates to the full project - upon the completion of a successful feasibility study, it is intended that the chosen design team will be retained to undertake the full project to completion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (EUCL) intends to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for their Literature House for Scotland project. This notice relates to the full project - upon the completion of a successful feasibility study, it is intended that the chosen design team will be retained to undertake the full project to completion. The Literature House project is part of a wider ambition to develop a Literary Quarter at the Netherbow area of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and enhance the Scottish Storytelling Centre, to which John Knox House is adjoined. As the client, EUCL view the purpose of the feasibility study work as: 1. to establish that the Literature House project is viable within the estimated construction budget 2. to assist in identifying a design-led, inspiring, innovative and deliverable option 3. to assist in the development of other project documentation such as the business case, project execution plan and strategic brief 4. to provide detailed understanding and assessment of the site information provided by the client 5. to assist in the analysis of the physical space - John Knox House and the Scottish Storytelling Centre - and how that space might be used 6. to include an understanding of the estimated construction budget relative to client requirements

Renewal: Possible extension due to delay

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000630921
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413956
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

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


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£529,363 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDINBURGH UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE TRUST
Contact Name
Ali Bowden
Contact Email
ali@cityofliterature.com
Contact Phone
+44 1315579850

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1SR
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WITHERFORD WATSON MANN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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