Award

The Crichton Project

THE CRICHTON TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crichton Trust has awarded a contract to O'Donnell Brown Architects for "The Crichton Project," aimed at creating a world-renowned centre for innovation in Dumfries, UK. The project involves constructing a high-quality sustainable building on the site of the former hospital laundry, designated for reflection, research, and wellbeing with a specialism in art and wellbeing. Initiated under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, the tender process began in July 2022, with key deadlines throughout the year, culminating in the award in November 2022. The total contract value is 49,585.63 GBP, with the contract being signed on 19 February 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in architecture, construction, and related services, particularly those interested in innovative and sustainable building projects. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its focus on collaboration and the formation of diverse teams to tackle different aspects of the build. Companies with expertise in sustainability, art, and wellbeing are especially encouraged to participate, leveraging the project's potential to enhance their credibility and portfolio in significant public sector developments.

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Notice Title

The Crichton Project

Notice Description

Through the enterprising custodianship of The Crichton, The Crichton Trust aim to establish a world-renowned home and destination for innovation; a place for people to cohabit and share ideas - all inspired by The Crichton's extraordinary history, places and spaces. The project will replace the former hospital laundry, which commands a prominent and strategic position within The Crichton, with a high quality sustainable new building as a centre for reflection, research and wellbeing with a specialism of international significance in art and wellbeing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Through the enterprising custodianship of The Crichton, The Crichton Trust aim to establish a world-renowned home and destination for innovation; a place for people to cohabit and share ideas - all inspired by The Crichton's extraordinary history, places and spaces. The project will replace the former hospital laundry, which commands a prominent and strategic position within The Crichton, with a high quality sustainable new building as a centre for reflection, research and wellbeing with a specialism of international significance in art and wellbeing. The building will seek to include: - The Crichton Archive, which has potential to achieve UNESCO Memory of the World Status for The Crichton Royal - The Crichton Heritage Centre, which would enhance our understanding and, where appropriate, celebrate the 180 year heritage and innovation in the provision of mental health care. It would recognise the international importance of The Crichton Royal's contribution to the development of mental health services and the innovative use of open space and the arts in healthcare and wellbeing - An accessible intergenerational academic Library and Learning Resource Centre - A regional Art and Land Archives and Research Centre - A Visual Arts Gallery and Exhibition Space to house the NHS Dumfries and Galloway and Dumfries and Galloway Council 'Crichton Collections' comprising 150 years of patient's artwork, as well as other visiting exhibitions. RIAS Consultancy have been commissioned by The Crichton Trust to deliver a competition that offers an opportunity for a wide range of practices of different sizes and experience levels to create teams and submit bids in partnership together, helping to avoid common blocks to larger tenders for small businesses such as insurance limits. The second stage of the process builds on this collaborative spirit with the shortlisted teams working with the client and stakeholders to build the strategic brief for the site before they develop their own design proposals. Each team will exhibit their work for a digital exhibition and judging process. Stage 1 Launch Mid July 2022 Stage 1 Deadline Mid August 2022 Stage 2 Shortlist Early September 2022 Stage 2 Deadline Early October Award/Appointment date End of November 2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000698950
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521600
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,585 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20242 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
THE CRICHTON TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
consultancy@rias.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 4ZE
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

O'DONNELL BROWN ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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