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title: "The East Quay Community, Cultural and Enterprise Development, Watchet, Somerset."
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# The East Quay Community, Cultural and Enterprise Development, Watchet, Somerset.

Buyer: ONION COLLECTIVE CIC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b40b57c-d2b2-4009-9d90-95a580c6d74a

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Onion Collective CIC seeks a contractor for the construction of a three-storey building in Watchet, Somerset, which will house an art gallery, community workshops, self-catering accommodation, and a café. This project, titled "The East Quay Community, Cultural and Enterprise Development," has an anticipated construction cost of £4.68 million, with funding secured from the Coastal Communities Fund. The tender is currently in the active stage and follows a restricted procedure with a deadline for submissions set for 4th July 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2019 and conclude by 1st January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those with experience in community and cultural projects, to expand their portfolios. Businesses specialising in building works, project management, and public realm developments would be particularly well-suited to engage in this contract. Additionally, the project’s focus on community and cultural enhancements may attract businesses that offer innovative solutions in sustainable construction and community-focused design.

## Notice

The Onion Collective CIC is seeking to appoint a Contractor to provide a three storey building comprising of an art gallery, community and education workshops/studios, self-catering accommodation and a cafe, all set in a high quality public realm overlooking the marina. Planning permission was granted in July 2018 and now funding is in place by the Coastal Communities Fund and others for the scheme. The anticipated construction cost of the project is 4.68m GBP exclusive of fees and VAT. The form of contract proposed is the JCT Standard Building Contract Without Quantities 2016 and is to be executed as a Deed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f181e9e-e79f-47fc-ada1-c1b2efde896c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 1 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,680,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ONION COLLECTIVE CIC |
| Locality | WATCHET |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA23 0AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Watchet & Stogursey |
| Westminster constituency | Tiverton and Minehead |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f181e9e-e79f-47fc-ada1-c1b2efde896c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f181e9e-e79f-47fc-ada1-c1b2efde896c
  5th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN157361
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.onioncollective.co.uk

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