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title: "Architect-Led Design Team for Birnbeck Pier and Island site"
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# Architect-Led Design Team for Birnbeck Pier and Island site

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dee2e51-f8a2-4ba3-a3a2-008c3f15d009

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## Summary

The North Somerset Council has launched a procurement process for the appointment of an Architect-Led Design Team for the Birnbeck Pier and Island site project. The project aims to revive Birnbeck Pier and create a unique destination to support Weston-super-Mare's regeneration. The procurement method is a selective procedure with a tender period ending on 13th April 2023. The contract period will be from 1st August 2023 to 30th May 2030.

This tender opportunity by the North Somerset Council presents a chance for architectural and related services firms to contribute to a significant restoration project. Businesses specialised in architectural design and development from RIBA stage 2-7 would be best suited for this opportunity. The project's vision to rejuvenate a historic site while offering residents and visitors a unique experience aligns well with firms experienced in heritage-led design projects.

## Notice

North Somerset Council is seeking a comprehensive, architect- led design team to develop and deliver designs from RIBA stage 2-7 for the Back from the Brink: Birnbeck Pier project (the Project). This document comprises an invitation to tender for these services. The vision for the project is to bring Birnbeck Pier back from the brink and create a nationally unique destination that will support the regeneration of Weston-super-Mare. Birnbeck is the only pier in the country that connects to an island and the only pier in the country with 130 years of service with the RNLI who will be proudly reinstated as part of this project. Our vision is to save Birnbeck Pier and carefully bring the island and foreshore back to life in way that acknowledges historic significance whilst giving residents and visitors a truly unique experience. This is a restricted process and the submission date refers to the Selection Questionnaire stage. The further ITT stage will have a later closing date which is advised within the ITT tender documents. To review and respond to this tender please visit the Supplying the South West portal: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b202ee31-7b2f-4d66-a11f-c39c49e01863 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 30 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £698,296 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAVERSTOCK ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2023 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b202ee31-7b2f-4d66-a11f-c39c49e01863
- 15 Mar 2023 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28d77b7-74df-4b82-baf3-107226ea1557
- 14 Mar 2023 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f7285f-5caa-4ac7-8efa-3fcb5d86347a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b202ee31-7b2f-4d66-a11f-c39c49e01863
  7th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28d77b7-74df-4b82-baf3-107226ea1557
  15th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f7285f-5caa-4ac7-8efa-3fcb5d86347a
  14th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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