--- title: "Building Contract - The Kiln Co-working Innovation Space ITT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-672ef30c-cdde-49cb-b846-bbc79e223002" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-672ef30c-cdde-49cb-b846-bbc79e223002" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-672ef30c-cdde-49cb-b846-bbc79e223002.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-672ef30c-cdde-49cb-b846-bbc79e223002.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-23" --- # Building Contract - The Kiln Co-working Innovation Space ITT Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-672ef30c-cdde-49cb-b846-bbc79e223002 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-672ef30c-cdde-49cb-b846-bbc79e223002) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-672ef30c-cdde-49cb-b846-bbc79e223002.json) ## Summary The Worcester City Council is seeking tenders for the "Building Contract - The Kiln Co-working Innovation Space ITT," focusing on renovation and transformation work on a former police station into a business hub in Worcester, West Midlands. This project is primarily aimed at supporting early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly in the creative industries and innovation sector. The tender period ends on 20th December 2018, with a total indicative budget of £385,000 for the main works, including potential additional masonry or timber repairs valued at approximately £20,000. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the construction and design sectors. Companies equipped to handle traditional construction methods and renovation projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative aims to foster innovation by creating a new co-working environment, making it an attractive project for businesses focused on community development and creative solutions. ## Notice The Authority is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the Kiln Co-Working Innovation Space. The Authority has been working with the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership to create a dedicated space that provides flexible accommodation for early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs from across Worcestershire; temporary space to attract a wider range of businesses and business-people; and an environment that acts as a catalyst for innovation. The target users for the space will be start-ups, micro and small businesses, predominantly in the creative industries and innovation sector. This type of facility does not currently exist in Worcester. The work includes the renovation and transformation of the former police station into a new business hub and technical co-working space. The works comprise re-instating the main entrance from 2 Copenhagen Street, structural repairs, internal remodelling and refurbishment and installation of new services. The design team for the Kiln Co-Working Innovation Space has been provided by KKE Architects, with Greenwood Projects Ltd appointed as Quantity Surveyors. The Structural Engineer is Structural Solutions; Mechanical and Electrical Engineer HoareLea and Interior Designer Rob Draper. The approach to the project will be a traditional one, with full construction drawings and design information being provided to the successful Contractor by the design team listed above. Guide Budget: The indicative budget sum for the works package is: PS385,000 Additional Works: Please note the successful bidder may also be required to carry out some limited masonry / timber repair work at the neighbouring building No.4 Copenhagen St (which adjoins No.2) to an estimated value of PS20,000. All interested Bidders can submit a Bid for this Procurement. This ITT provides further details of the Procurement and the process for submitting Bids. Additional information: This procurement exercise is being carried out using the ProContract portal. If you are not already registered then you can register for free here https://procontract.due-north.com/register. Please express an interest in this contract in order to access the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c551eaa5-5162-4b09-926f-3e7bd6085c10 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £385,000 | | 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 | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 23 Nov 2018 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c551eaa5-5162-4b09-926f-3e7bd6085c10 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c551eaa5-5162-4b09-926f-3e7bd6085c10 23rd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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