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title: "Architect for redevelopment of 47/48 Berners Street"
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# Architect for redevelopment of 47/48 Berners Street

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22cd1ba6-b555-4ab9-b5f6-f743e4788de4

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract for architectural design services for the redevelopment of 47/48 Berners Street. The contract value is £80,000. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, with a tender period ending on 2nd December 2022. The contract period is from 31st January 2023 to 31st August 2024. The buying organisation is looking for an architect to provide detailed designs to reposition the property in the local market, focusing on technology and high-quality finishes. The location of the project is in the W1T3NF postal code area.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the architectural design services industry to secure business growth. Businesses with expertise in providing cutting-edge architectural solutions and sustainable designs would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The project aims to enhance the entrance experience of the building, refurbish office spaces, integrate sustainable practices, and improve tenant facilities. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the tender deadline of 2nd December 2022 and the contract period running until 31st August 2024.

## Notice

The provision of Architects services for the redevelopment of 47/48 Berner St. Full Architectural Design Services to develop detailed, co-ordinated designs for sign off for the Client. Providing sufficient information to allow for the required tender documentation to be issued to the chosen contractors (and co-ordinated with the other consultants). The building is located in a district that has attracted a number of large occupiers who require cutting-edge technology and high-quality finishes. The key focus for this project is to reposition the property at the top end of this local market. The proposed brief includes but is not limited to; * Creation of an enhanced entrance experience, including a DDA compliant entrance. A small area of the existing tenanted ground floor space could be made available for incorporation into the new entrance/reception layout. * Redesign of the reception area to incorporate the reconfiguration and replacement of the lift and improve the arrival experience to suit the target market. * Space plan the current unmanned reception to provide the option for a future provision of a reception desk * Full CAT A refurbishment and reconfiguration to the vacant upper office floors to create a suitable desirable office provision, including upgrading of mechanical and electrical services. * Full refurbishment of common parts including WC's to suitable market standards whilst considering efficient design optimising lettable areas. * Review of possible uses for the top floor space, which includes a rooftop area and small office, this would likely need to be linked to the below office floor, rather than a common space due to the overall size of this area. * Refurbish tenant facilities available on the lower ground floor, to create a welcoming and user-friendly space for cycle and wellness facilities. * Create a window replacement strategy with focus on maintaining the existing sash windows as a key external feature and providing double glazing throughout the building. * Consideration of the existing fire strategy specifically in relation to the Wells Mews building * Sustainability and improving the environmental performance of the property will be a key element, a review of achievable EPC ratings is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa60f5e2-a68c-4a24-91d8-3fbd98f5a24e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £281,295 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALE BROWN ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2023 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa60f5e2-a68c-4a24-91d8-3fbd98f5a24e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa60f5e2-a68c-4a24-91d8-3fbd98f5a24e
  12th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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