Tender

Architectural and Design Team- Lochwinnoch Parish Church Community Centre Conversion

LOCHWINNOCH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST

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Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust is conducting a tender for an architectural and design team related to the conversion of Lochwinnoch Parish Church into a community centre. This procurement, classified under the 'Recreation, culture and religion' industry category, is located in Renfrewshire, UK. The procurement process is at the tender stage, organised through a selective method under a restricted procedure. Business entities interested in participating must submit their electronic bids by 17:00 on 15 August 2025. The Design Team will need to collaborate closely with the Trust, particularly during the planning stages and listed building consent phases.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for firms in the architecture and design sector, especially those experienced with historical building conversions and engaging with community-driven projects. The selected team will help develop flexible, community-oriented spaces, offering potential growth for businesses skilled in heritage conservation, sustainable design, and delivering public engagement plans. With the procurement aiming to transition through RIBA stages 0-3, companies adept at securing planning approvals and fostering community ties are well-suited to compete and contribute to this significant community development initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural and Design Team- Lochwinnoch Parish Church Community Centre Conversion

Notice Description

The primary aim of this project is to save Lochwinnoch's Category A-Listed Parish Church; repairing and restoring this vacant building and creatively reimagining its purpose that will benefit the whole community. The newly refurbished and developed Parish Church building will form a flexible and welcoming community centre, performance and life events venue for all generations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust (LCDT)have recently completed the purchase of the site from the Church of Scotland with support from the Scottish Land Fund. A feasibility study, condition survey and outline cost report was commissioned (John Gilbert Architects, 2024) to support funding applications. LCDT have now been awarded Development Phase funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) to develop costed design plans for the adaptation of the buildings and site, together with activity planning, community consultation and business planning. We are seeking an experienced Design Team to help and deliver our project. The project will proceed as two phases, aligned with the funding application requirements of the NLHF: Development Phase Design Team: RIBA Stages 0-3 including Planning Approval and Listed Building Consent. LCDT: fundraising for capital funding, community engagement Other Consultants commissioned by LCDT: business plan, interpretation proposal, evaluation plan, activity plan Delivery Phase Design Team: RIBA Stages 4-6 LCDT: continue to fundraise, delivering activities

Renewal: The contract could be extended if LCDT receive permission to start the delivery phase from their funders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804134
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534581
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCHWINNOCH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
church@lochwinnochtrust.org
Contact Phone
+44 7981764535

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHWINNOCH
Postcode
PA12 4AB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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