--- title: "Kirklees Cultural Heart - Pre Procurement Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1ca85eb-08fd-4cb5-ba85-dda7a9e29fe5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1ca85eb-08fd-4cb5-ba85-dda7a9e29fe5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1ca85eb-08fd-4cb5-ba85-dda7a9e29fe5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1ca85eb-08fd-4cb5-ba85-dda7a9e29fe5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KIRKLEES COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-07" --- # Kirklees Cultural Heart - Pre Procurement Engagement Event Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1ca85eb-08fd-4cb5-ba85-dda7a9e29fe5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1ca85eb-08fd-4cb5-ba85-dda7a9e29fe5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1ca85eb-08fd-4cb5-ba85-dda7a9e29fe5.json) ## Summary Kirklees Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "Kirklees Cultural Heart - Pre Procurement Engagement Event," focused on urban development construction work. This tender is taking place in Huddersfield, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement stage is set for a buyer's day event scheduled on 22nd July 2022, allowing interested parties to gather information about the Cultural Heart programme and its upcoming contractor requirements. The event will provide insights into design developments and the proposed procurement strategy, with registration limited to two representatives per organisation. The deadline for registering for this event is 21st July 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and urban development. Companies with expertise in large-scale public works, especially those that align with cultural and community-focused projects, would be well positioned to compete. The initiative aims to transform Huddersfield Town Centre into a vibrant cultural and leisure hub, making it an attractive prospect for construction firms looking to engage in transformative city projects and enhance local public spaces. ## Notice Kirklees Cultural Heart - Pre Procurement Engagement Event - Buyers Day (2) On the 22nd July Kirklees Council are hosting a buyer's day at Huddersfield Town Hall to meet the team and find out more about the Cultural Heart programme. Due to the venue capacity, the event will be limited to 2 people per organisation. Places can be event will be limited to 2 people per organisation. Places can be booked via Eventbrite by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kirklees-cultural-heart-pre-procurement-engagement-event-tickets-379514727767 This second buyers' day event will provide a high-level update on the RIBA Stage 2 design development, programme milestones, selection questionnaire, proposed tender strategy, and review of contractor feedback from the previous session. Introduction The Cultural Heart programme is part of Kirklees Council's Blueprint for Huddersfield Town Centre. Cultural Heart proposes to create a vibrant culture, art, leisure and nightlife, thriving businesses, a great place to live, improved access and enhanced public spaces. The Cultural Heart is a key Council led regeneration scheme in Huddersfield Town Centre. The overall site area is approx. 7.8 acres and consists of a Multi-Storey Car Park, the Queensgate Market (Grade II listed), the Library and Art Gallery (Grade II listed) and the Piazza shopping centre. In addition to the buildings, there is an extensive network of tunnels servicing the Piazza shopping centre and Queensgate Market. The scope of the regeneration programme is to redevelop the area in its entirety to provide the following core facilities: Zone 1: * Venue (2,200 capacity) * New Multi-Storey Car Park Zone 2: * Food Hall * Museum * Gallery * New Library * Urban Park * Improved links to the University Objectives: The Cultural Heart will act as a cultural hub for the town where families, visitors and residents can gather and enjoy leisure, arts and music, with activities spilling out into a high-quality public space. Crucially, this will bring new people into the town centre. Main Contractor Procurement: To deliver this ambitious development Kirklees Council is looking to appoint up to two main contractors, one for Zone 1 and one for Zone 2. These contractors should have the capability, capacity, and culture to work with the Council and the programme team on this specialist programme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dc052b-3e35-4172-9a32-7bd463dd5420 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jul 2022 - 23 Jul 2022 | | 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 | KIRKLEES COUNCIL | | Locality | HUDDERSFIELD | | Post town | Huddersfield | | Postcode | HD1 2TA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Newsome | | Westminster constituency | Huddersfield | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45211360 - Urban development construction work ## Release History - 7 Jul 2022 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dc052b-3e35-4172-9a32-7bd463dd5420 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dc052b-3e35-4172-9a32-7bd463dd5420 7th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=50224&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104104 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.kirklees.gov.uk - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kirklees-cultural-heart-pre-procurement-engagement-event-tickets-379514727767 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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