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title: "Design Team Services, Victoria Park Redevelopment, Portsmouth"
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# Design Team Services, Victoria Park Redevelopment, Portsmouth

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97cfb453-f608-4ea1-9f4c-2b36c9b0fe0a

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## Summary

The Portsmouth City Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of design team services for the redevelopment of Victoria Park in Portsmouth. This project, funded by a grant from the National Heritage Lottery Fund, aims for contract award by 1st September 2020, with immediate commencement required to meet the 2021 submission timeline. The total budget allocated for the design team is £175,000, while the entire construction budget for the development is estimated at £950,000. The procurement process is being conducted through an open method, with tenders due by 3rd August 2020.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape architecture, urban planning, and associated engineering services. Companies experienced in delivering multidisciplinary projects within the public sector, particularly those focusing on environmental restoration and community engagement, would be well-suited to compete. As the project requires progression through several RIBA work stages and meticulous planning, firms able to demonstrate a strong capability in managing complex timelines and collaboration with public entities will have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council' - is inviting tenders for the delivery of design team services required to progress the redevelopment of Victoria Park, Portsmouth. The redevelopment project will be funded via grant from the National Heritage Lottery Fund (NHLF). Following a successful first round application to NHLF in 2019 the Council is now developing its second round application. The Council is targeting contract award by 1st September 2020 and will require immediate commencement in order to ensure that the submission date of Summer 2021 for submission of the Round 2 application to NHLF which will require progression of the scheme to RIBA Stage 3 and submission of planning application. The Council has a budget of PS175,000 in place for the design team commission with PS75,000 allocated for RIBA stages 1-3 and PS100,000 for subsequent RIBA stages 4-6, subject to approval by NHLF of the Round 2 application. The Council is working to a tight programme and the successful consultant will be expected to commit sufficient resources and skills to the project to ensure that the second-round application is submitted in summer 2021. The outline programme is: Stages 1-2 - Autumn-Winter 2020 Stage 2 review with Heritage Fund - January 2021 Stage 3 - Winter-Spring 2021 Planning application - Spring 2021 Submit round 2 application - Summer 2021 Heritage Fund decision - Autumn 2021 Stages 4-6 - 2021-2023 Victoria Park was Portsmouth's first public park, designed by the renowned landscape designer Alexander McKenzie. It is a fine example of a Victorian public park and contains grand monuments to international naval events, a central tree-lined avenue, monumental fountain and lodge. The project will restore McKenzie's original design by repairing historic features, removing insensitive modern additions, and restoring the performance space. New public toilets and space to support our education and volunteering programmes will be provided. As a parks project, the Council expects the lead consultant to be a landscape architect and have provisionally allocated the following construction budgets (excluding fees but including contingency): Landscape - PS350,000 Including, but not limited to: demolition of old buildings, making good of site, vehicle-grade routes, tree works, infrastructure repairs, paths, planting, drainage, entrances and play areas. Architecture including structural and M&E - PS600,000 Including, but not limited to: creation of hub, repairs to existing building, repairs and new utilities, restoration work to monuments and memorials. Total - PS950,000 The design team will be expected to provide the services associated with RIBA work stages 1 to 6 across the following disciplines: - Landscape architecture - Architecture - Structural engineering - Mechanical and electrical engineering - Principal designer - Quantity surveying - any ot... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7fefbe-5e1d-4be8-bc2f-8228f2ae99bc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2020 - 29 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications
- 71246000 - Determining and listing of quantities in construction
- 71247000 - Supervision of building work
- 71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71327000 - Load-bearing structure design services
- 71351810 - Topographical services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2020 at 14:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7fefbe-5e1d-4be8-bc2f-8228f2ae99bc
- 7 Jul 2020 at 14:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7fefbe-5e1d-4be8-bc2f-8228f2ae99bc
- 2 Jul 2020 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7fefbe-5e1d-4be8-bc2f-8228f2ae99bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7fefbe-5e1d-4be8-bc2f-8228f2ae99bc
  7th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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