--- title: "Architectural feasibility study - Western Warehouse, Frome" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4df6d47b-aeb5-40c8-9935-4a1abcd3e91a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4df6d47b-aeb5-40c8-9935-4a1abcd3e91a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4df6d47b-aeb5-40c8-9935-4a1abcd3e91a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4df6d47b-aeb5-40c8-9935-4a1abcd3e91a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FROME TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-30" --- # Architectural feasibility study - Western Warehouse, Frome Buyer: FROME TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4df6d47b-aeb5-40c8-9935-4a1abcd3e91a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4df6d47b-aeb5-40c8-9935-4a1abcd3e91a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4df6d47b-aeb5-40c8-9935-4a1abcd3e91a.json) ## Summary The Frome Town Council is seeking tenders for an architectural feasibility study titled "Architectural feasibility study - Western Warehouse, Frome." This procurement falls under the category of architectural services for buildings and is located in Frome, South West England. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 27th August 2021. The total value of the contract is £65,000, with a minimum value of £45,000. The contract is set to commence on 10th September 2021 and will run until 30th November 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the architectural and construction sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that are well-suited to compete for this tender include those with expertise in architectural feasibility studies, sustainable design practices, and project management. The detailed scope of work, which includes environmental audits, structural assessments, and the development of costed design options, invites a diverse range of professionals to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their business portfolios through this prestigious project. ## Notice The brief is to undertake an architectural feasibility study and concept design work in relation to the refurbishment and re-use of the former Western Warehouse, Infill Building and former Notts Industries Offices at Saxonvale, Frome. The work will involve taking the emerging vision and the feedback from community engagement, evaluating the potential of the buildings and adjoining proposed public square to deliver on this vision and develop costed concept design options. The work is to RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design). The tasks will include: - Task 1 - review and clarify the project outcomes and work programme with the client - Task 2 - work with the Sustainability Consultant to develop an environmental audit and sustainability strategy - Task 3 - on the completion of demolition works adjoining the Western Warehouse (expected in early September 2021) complete a further survey of the structural integrity of the buildings and the integrity of the fabric of the assets, building on earlier condition surveys to include localised opening up works to assess level of structural degradation, damp investigations, condition of the timbers, steel work, concrete and other structures and foundations, opening up works to determine exact timber sizes, floor loadings, extent and condition of drainage, water supplies and other services - Task 4 - complete an appraisal of the potential of the buildings and adjoining public square including constraints, opportunities and project costs - Task 5 -prepare costed concept design options for review by the client - options to include potential demolition and rebuild of some buildings as well as their refurbishment and re-use - Task 6 - support development of business plan to consider not only construction phase but also ongoing operation of the assets - Task 7 - contribute to the Frome Area Renewal Action Plan and Conference to be organised by the client - Task 8 - spatial coordination and preparation of planning application (once capital funding is confirmed) - Task 9 - technical design and construction procurement (once capital funding is confirmed) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b963fa-6865-4556-a98d-67a61c3c8a38 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | 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 | FROME TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | FROME | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA11 1EB | | 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 | Frome West | | Westminster constituency | Frome and East Somerset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings ## Release History - 30 Jul 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b963fa-6865-4556-a98d-67a61c3c8a38 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b963fa-6865-4556-a98d-67a61c3c8a38 30th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL162440 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 - https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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