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Inverness Town House Feasibility Study

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is currently in the tender stage for a feasibility study of the Inverness Town House, situated in Inverness, Scotland. This procurement, under the 'services' category, focuses on exploring potential uses and commercial options for the historic building. The tender, identified by the code C&P/ICGF/THFS, was initiated on 8th August 2024 and interested parties must submit their electronic responses by 22nd August 2024. The procurement will follow a restricted procedure, with the second stage invitation scheduled for 13th September 2024. The entire project is expected to last 90 days from the commencement date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in architectural and feasibility studies, urban planning, and market analysis. Companies well-versed in stakeholder engagement, structural assessments, and the development of business cases will find this project particularly beneficial for growth. The project's scope includes structural evaluations, commercial viability studies, and the creation of a phased business development plan, making it ideal for firms specializing in comprehensive consultancy services. The selective procurement method ensures that only highly qualified candidates will proceed to the final quotation stage, fostering a competitive environment for top-tier service providers.

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Notice Title

Inverness Town House Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Inverness Town House Feasibility Study

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to commission a feasibility study which will focus on the following: 1. Options for the use of the building, potential commercial options for the building both that could operate alongside the civic role. 2. Undertake engagement with stakeholders, on the potential uses of the building. 3. Understanding the market - what is the commercial environment for the potential options, would could be the potential income and costs involved 4. Identifying the requirements - what would be required in order to deliver/ operate each of the commercial options identified in terms of: a. Structural changes required b. Interdependencies c. Permissions/licenses etc d. Operational delivery model, including staffing requirements and consideration of potential joint operation of the Town House and Victorian Market 5. Deliver an outline business case - to include potential capital costs and revenue implications for the options identified and how the development could be phased over time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773299
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541619
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


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

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 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 HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Haas
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, david.haas@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702386

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
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
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAVILLS (UK

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