--- title: "ESPH SB Hastings Country Park Information Centre (ESPH189)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e41d94b-8116-433b-8fcd-70a40cdca26d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e41d94b-8116-433b-8fcd-70a40cdca26d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e41d94b-8116-433b-8fcd-70a40cdca26d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e41d94b-8116-433b-8fcd-70a40cdca26d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2017-06-23" --- # ESPH SB Hastings Country Park Information Centre (ESPH189) Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e41d94b-8116-433b-8fcd-70a40cdca26d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e41d94b-8116-433b-8fcd-70a40cdca26d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e41d94b-8116-433b-8fcd-70a40cdca26d.json) ## Summary The SE Shared Services, based in Hastings, is currently inviting tenders for the construction of a new Information Centre at Hastings Country Park, designated under the tender ID HBC - 014755. This project, aimed at enhancing visitor experiences by providing educational resources about the unique habitats and local history of the area, is classified under the industry category of construction work. The tender is in the active stage, with a return deadline set for 10:00 on Friday, 21st July 2017. The contract is planned to commence on 1st September 2017 and will run through to 31st August 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in sustainable building practices and those with experience in projects related to leisure and public spaces. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making it an ideal prospect for innovative contractors looking to expand their portfolio within the environmentally conscious and community-focused sectors of the construction industry. ## Notice Hastings Borough Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors, to act as Principle Contractor and undertake the construction of a new information centre in Hastings Country Park. The Council has held a long standing ambition to replace the current Visitor Centre in Hastings Country Park with a new Information Centre. The new Centre would aim to enrich the visitor experience by providing inspirational interpretation to showcase the unique habitats, spectacular scenery and landscape of Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve. The new facility will educate visitors about this unique part of the Sussex coastline, its geology, flora and fauna and local history. It will be designed to blend into the beautiful natural surroundings and be as sustainable as possible. The Council has appointed Cave Cooperative Architects to design a building using an innovative approach to design and build and employing exemplar sustainable materials and methods for construction. The Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve has 345 hectares of ancient woodland, heathland and grassland together with 3 miles (5km) of dramatic cliffs and coastline. Lying within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, most of the park has been designated a Special Area of Conservation, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a designated Local Nature Reserve. Full information is available in the tender pack from this portal. Tender Return Deadline: 10:00 Friday 21st July 2017 Additional information: For more information on how to apply for this contract visit 'http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/' and search for 'ESPH189' in the opportunities section. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955d30cb-627a-4664-ae75-a410954fbddb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN34 3UY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Hastings | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants ## Release History - 23 Jun 2017 at 10:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955d30cb-627a-4664-ae75-a410954fbddb - 16 Jun 2017 at 17:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955d30cb-627a-4664-ae75-a410954fbddb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955d30cb-627a-4664-ae75-a410954fbddb 23rd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.hastings.gov.uk/ - http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/' ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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