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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-414619a9-99e9-45f4-9df2-02074e7fea45

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Onion Collective CIC for the construction of a three-storey community, cultural, and enterprise development in Watchet, Somerset. The project, titled "The East Quay Community, Cultural and Enterprise Development," has an estimated construction cost of £4.68 million and aims to deliver facilities including an art gallery, workshops, self-catering accommodation, and a café. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, with the contract period set from 9th December 2019 to 22nd February 2021. The tender period concluded on 4th July 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth in the construction industry, particularly for companies with experience in building community-focused projects. Businesses specialising in construction, particularly those that can navigate the specifics of public sector contracts and have a strong portfolio in similar developments, will be well-positioned to compete. As the project is backed by funding from the Coastal Communities Fund, it highlights the commitment to enhancing local infrastructure and community services, making it an attractive target for contractors looking to engage in socially beneficial projects.

## 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/df346ee2-eef6-4ac2-8eb6-2d6ad5b547ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2019 - 22 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,469,788 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,469,788 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDAS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2019 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df346ee2-eef6-4ac2-8eb6-2d6ad5b547ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df346ee2-eef6-4ac2-8eb6-2d6ad5b547ca
  15th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV158685
  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

## Provenance

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