--- title: "Q071 - Bolton Music & Performing Arts Centre Architectural Design Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95f45f60-0bb1-445c-94b1-a4ac777f7727" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95f45f60-0bb1-445c-94b1-a4ac777f7727" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95f45f60-0bb1-445c-94b1-a4ac777f7727.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95f45f60-0bb1-445c-94b1-a4ac777f7727.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON" published: "2020-04-28" --- # Q071 - Bolton Music & Performing Arts Centre Architectural Design Services Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95f45f60-0bb1-445c-94b1-a4ac777f7727 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95f45f60-0bb1-445c-94b1-a4ac777f7727) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95f45f60-0bb1-445c-94b1-a4ac777f7727.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Bolton is inviting tenders for the Bolton Music & Performing Arts Centre Architectural Design Services, classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This open tender process is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 19 May 2020. The contract is set to commence on 19 June 2020 and will conclude on 31 July 2020. The project is aimed at creating a flagship cultural facility in Bolton, reflecting the town’s diverse identity and enhancing its educational and cultural landscape. This tender presents significant opportunities for architects and design firms, particularly those that specialise in cultural projects or urban development. Given the Council’s emphasis on innovative design proposals, businesses with experience in creating transformative spaces would be well-placed to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the Council's inclusive procurement approach, potentially leading to fruitful collaborations and business growth in the region. ## Notice The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority and/or Client") is prepared to receive tenders for Bolton Music & Performing Arts Centre Architectural Design Services which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. his procurement exercise is being run as an open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on the Contract. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 19 June 2020 and will end on 31 July 2020. To assist with its Future High Street Fund (FHSF) bid for Bolton town centre, the Borough Council of Bolton, (the "Client"), is seeking to appoint an architect (the "Consultant") to prepare RIBA Stage 2 plans for the Bolton Music & Performing Arts Centre. Please note, RIBA Stage 0 and Stage 1 have already been completed. This opportunity calls for innovative design proposals to create a new build, flagship cultural facility with the potential to have a transformational impact on Bolton Town Centre. It will be a place that responds to and captures Bolton's distinctive multi-cultural identity and enables the musical and broader educational and cultural life of the borough to grow. This enclosed document outlines: * The background to the brief * The site * The commission * Timetable and programme The tender is available to apply via The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3ad6c4-c163-420f-9154-5965967445ce | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 1RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bolton North East | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2020 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3ad6c4-c163-420f-9154-5965967445ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd3ad6c4-c163-420f-9154-5965967445ce 28th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8b9c08fd-6d89-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Detail of Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bolton.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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