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Design Services for Community Trade Hub & Buckhaven Parish Church

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Design Services for Community Trade Hub & Buckhaven Parish Church" project, falling under the services category. This tender involves design services for a Community Trade Hub and the Buckhaven Parish Church as part of the Buckhaven Heritage Regeneration initiative. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to RDA Architects on January 14, 2025. The project is set in Buckhaven, Fife, within the UKM72 region. Key deadlines included the tender end date on September 3, 2024, with the tender having been conducted through an open procedure, highlighting its competitive and transparent nature.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in architectural and design services. SMEs, like RDA Architects, who demonstrate capabilities in community-oriented and heritage restoration projects, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The requirement for ARB registered architects and appropriate conservation accreditation means that businesses with these qualifications have a competitive edge. Additionally, firms experienced in managing a resilient and sustainable supply chain, along with those demonstrating strong financial health with appropriate insurance coverages, are in a favourable position to tender for such projects, thereby enabling business expansion and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

Design Services for Community Trade Hub & Buckhaven Parish Church

Notice Description

DESIGN SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY TRADE HUB and BUCKHAVEN PARISH CHURCH, FIFE BUCKHAVEN HERITAGE REGENERATION

Lot Information

Lot 1

DESIGN SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY TRADE HUB and BUCKHAVEN PARISH CHURCH, FIFE BUCKHAVEN HERITAGE REGENERATION

Options: "Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015."

Renewal: Option of an extension to the contract for up to 3 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775091
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522126
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

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
owen.maxwell-sw@fife.gov.uk, wendy.wylie@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RDA ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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