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title: "Construction of Penzance Creative Cluster, Causewayhead, Penzance, TR18 2ST"
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# Construction of Penzance Creative Cluster, Causewayhead, Penzance, TR18 2ST

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66d0b784-fe49-4f19-bb91-1d499639fd00

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cornwall Council as the buying organisation, seeking a contractor for the "Construction of Penzance Creative Cluster" at Causewayhead, Penzance, TR18 2ST. This project falls under the construction industry category and is currently in the Award stage. The contract value is approximately £4.9 million, with the contract period running from 21 June 2021 to 18 November 2022. The procurement was conducted using an open method, with the tender period having ended on 11 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in creative and urban development projects. Businesses that focus on sustainable construction techniques and are familiar with securing BREEAM credits will be well-suited to compete, given the project's funding requirements and sustainability targets. The successful contractor will play a crucial role in the regeneration of the town centre, thereby contributing to economic development in Penzance.

## Notice

The proposed site is the existing Causewayhead car park in the centre of Penzance, owned by Cornwall Council with plan area for 746sqm. This scheme is part of wider strategy in Penzance to regenerate the town centre by encouraging people to live and work in the town centre, increasing footfall and spend in the main high streets. The project will support the creation of new employment and creates a prominent high-quality gateway into the town. Once the site of an historic reservoir, and later a cattle market, the site is roughly a level portion of land, with level access from Clarence Street to the north and stepped pedestrian access down onto Causewayhead. There is restricted space for construction activities and material storage which will impact construction. The structural solution comprises small piles, foundations and ground beams. The width of the reservoir is such that the building cannot span clear over it without increasing the depth of the structure significantly. The external stone/brick walling to the site is largely retained with minimal disruption, particularly to the lower, older levels. The structure is steel frame and uses concrete hollow planks to form the decks. External walls are largely framed with SFS and clad with Pilkington 'Profilit' glazing or Veio Zinc standing seam cladding. Painted hot rolled metal sections 'edge' the top and bottom of the West block. Internal walls will mostly comprise lightweight dry-lined partitions with fare-faced block walls to plant areas. The pitched roofs are Veio Zinc standing seam the flat roof areas are Bauder on insulation laid to falls. Cornwall Council have appointed a specialist design team, project management and cost consultancy services to deliver the developed design of the project and submit all consents and start contractor engagement. The project is currently at the end of RIBA Stage 4 and is co-funded by ERDF (Match Funding); as a result, the contractor will need to comply with all related requirements and guidance in delivery of an ERDF project including branding requirements. Conditional Planning Permission has been granted by Cornwall Council under PA20/02440, and it is anticipated that at least some of these conditions will be passed to the contractor for discharge. The contractor will also be responsible for obtaining the targeted BREEAM Credits available during RIBA Stages 5-7 inclusive. All projects funded through ERDF must achieve BREEAM Excellent. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining each of the BREEAM credits targeted during RIBA Stages 5 and 6 and will also be responsible for discharging each of the outstanding planning conditions listed within the works information......... *PLEASE NOTE* THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION CONTINUES ON IN THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION.......... Additional information: PROJECT DESCRIPTION CONTINUED ON FROM DESCRIPTION.......... The Council anticipates the Contract Award to take place during May 2021, with completion and occupation of the new facilities during November 2022. This tender seeks to secure a contractor to deliver the required construction works, as outline above and detailed within the works information. Project Reference DN513773 Any additional information requests or tender clarification queries must ONLY be raised using the Due North/Proactis E-Procurement Portal, accessible via supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk using the Messaging system for Project Reference DN513773. That is also where interested Contractors will also be able to access more detailed information and download all of the associated Specification and Tender submission information etc..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23cc9be-6843-497e-af17-bddf40c12e9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2021 - 18 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,935,186 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| 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

- 23 Jun 2021 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23cc9be-6843-497e-af17-bddf40c12e9a
- 27 Jan 2021 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762aed74-996e-4543-89ba-164218f94665
- 14 Jan 2021 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/378b9735-0320-4ab6-8563-1e4bcf188ccd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23cc9be-6843-497e-af17-bddf40c12e9a
  23rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762aed74-996e-4543-89ba-164218f94665
  27th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/378b9735-0320-4ab6-8563-1e4bcf188ccd
  14th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk

## Provenance

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