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# Main Contract Works

Buyer: NEW STAGES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ebbe4e2-a95d-4ad2-a0c7-906ad4757fa9

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## Summary

The Kala Sangam Arts Centre (KSAC) in Bradford, an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, is seeking a main contractor for the redevelopment project. This project involves significant remodelling and refurbishment, including internal structural alterations, creation of new theatre spaces, and other enhancements. The procurement process involves a two-stage selection, with an emphasis on Price/Quality basis tendering. The contract, valued at £5,300,000 GBP, will follow the JCT Standard Building Contract without Quantities 2016. The tender period ends on 24th August 2023, with contract work scheduled from 21st January 2024 to 2nd March 2025.

The redevelopment of KSAC offers business growth opportunities for construction companies experienced in artistic performance-related construction. The two-stage procurement process allows contractors to showcase their capabilities and expertise in delivering this project. With a focus on quality and pricing, businesses meeting the project's qualitative, environmental, and social aspects are well-suited to compete. The project's location in Bradford, a hub for intercultural arts, presents a unique opportunity for contractors looking to contribute to the UK City of Culture delivery in 2025.

## Notice

Kala Sangam Arts Centre (KSAC) is an intercultural arts venue based in Bradford city centre and is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. It presents two seasons of diverse performances annually; engages children and adults through a range of classes, workshops and schools' activity; and delivers a year-round programme of artist development and support. KSAC hosts work not seen on other stages in the North and a range of activity unique to Bradford. The organisation plays a national role in the development of dance and is the only venue in the North prioritising support for South Asian arts. KSAC is a Grade II Listed building and Bradford's old Post Office. Its redevelopment will be a key capital milestone of Bradford's UK City of Culture delivery in 2025. KSAC is now seeking a main contractor to undertake a significant remodelling and refurbishment scheme. The works comprise the following: * Internal structural alterations * Formation of a new 200 seat theatre space on the ground floor. * New layout for the existing studio theatre. * A welcoming and spacious entrance foyer on the ground floor with direct access from the street through a new entrance, reception area and box office. * Provision of new multi-use spaces with potential for hosting meetings etc. * Provision of new studio spaces * Lift replacement x 2 * Partial roof replacement * Creation of a new tenant area to accommodate BCB Radio on the ground floor with separate and controlled out of hours access. The appointment of a main contractor is being undertaken as a two stage process. This initial step is for interested parties to submit a Selection Questionnaire, which will be scored on the criteria set out in the Questionnaire. A maximum of 5 - the highest scoring companies - will then be invited to proceed to the second stage of the procurement and submit a tender. The tender stage is effectively the first stage of a two stage traditional works procurement and will be sought on a 60/40 Price/Quality basis. The tender will cover the following; - * Preliminaries * Pre-construction phase fees * Contractors overhead, profit and attendances on net costs. * Establishing the capabilities of the tendering parties to deliver this project * Demonstrating the tendering parties can meet the qualitative, environmental and/or social aspects linked to this project. Following appointment, the contractor will work with the design team to finalise the design and undertake second stage procurement, tendering individual packages (including CDP) to produce a Contract Sum for the works which will provide KSAC with a complete, fitted out building. The Employer is not bound to accept the lowest or any Tender. The contract will be the JCT Standard Building Contract without Quantities 2016 (SBC/XQ 2016) with amendments. To download the procurement documentation, please visit https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/u24loiqa1bvbx0bdn1d6b/h?rlkey=v4zw41qdk2y0192pkxx7ees3y&dl=0

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b60e80b-f24b-443d-9b42-74b95bcc1e98 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2024 - 2 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,335,742 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW STAGES LIMITED |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG3 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Oatlands & Pannal |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMPSON (YORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2023 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b60e80b-f24b-443d-9b42-74b95bcc1e98
- 25 Jul 2023 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743f97a3-8b40-4eda-bcb4-174c00112f4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b60e80b-f24b-443d-9b42-74b95bcc1e98
  24th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743f97a3-8b40-4eda-bcb4-174c00112f4e
  25th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/u24loiqa1bvbx0bdn1d6b/h?rlkey=v4zw41qdk2y0192pkxx7ees3y&dl=0
  This Dropbox folder contains all procurement documentation for download - Instructions, Briefing Information and Selection Questionnaire for completion.

## Provenance

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