--- title: "West Wing: New Auditorium & Public Space, Somerset House, London" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b663002e-c371-4f7a-a014-da1738776692" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b663002e-c371-4f7a-a014-da1738776692" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b663002e-c371-4f7a-a014-da1738776692.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b663002e-c371-4f7a-a014-da1738776692.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET HOUSE TRUST (SHT)" published: "2019-10-31" --- # West Wing: New Auditorium & Public Space, Somerset House, London Buyer: SOMERSET HOUSE TRUST (SHT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b663002e-c371-4f7a-a014-da1738776692 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b663002e-c371-4f7a-a014-da1738776692) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b663002e-c371-4f7a-a014-da1738776692.json) ## Summary The Somerset House Trust (SHT) is currently conducting a selective tender for the construction of a new auditorium and public space at Somerset House, located on the Strand in London. This initiative, titled "West Wing: New Auditorium & Public Space," aims to enhance public offerings and foster a creative hub between the West and New Wings of the historic complex. The procurement process is in the final stage of tendering, with submissions due by 27th November 2019. The contract is expected to begin on 17th February 2020 and run until 30th September 2024. The tender falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category (CPV code 71000000). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design and construction services, particularly those experienced in large-scale arts and performance venues. With the need for a modern auditorium capable of accommodating over 200 guests, firms with expertise in architectural, engineering, and public space design will find themselves well-suited to compete. As this project aims to revitalise a central cultural location, it also opens avenues for collaborative efforts between creative enterprises and contractors, enhancing overall business growth in the arts sector. ## Notice Somerset House (SH) is London's Working Arts Centre. We offer a ground-breaking arts and entertainment programme and are a home to the UK's largest creative community. SH is acknowledged to be one of the finest and largest public buildings of the C18th; being one of the most accomplished Palladian buildings in England. It is a Grade I listed complex.Somerset House Trust (SHT) wish to enhance part of its estate in between the West and New Wings to improve its cultural public offer, strengthen its identity as a hub for artists and creative enterprise and create a new public space that follows the route of a now lost historical connection from the Strand towards the river (West Street). Aside from the external courtyard area, SH does not have any facilities for large performances and gatherings of more than 200 people at a time. SHT is therefore seeking to identify and appoint a design team for a new 1,600 m2 auditorium and public space, known as 'West Street'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf7fde4-a298-4423-849e-69eb70e11119 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 30 Sep 2024 | | 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 | SOMERSET HOUSE TRUST (SHT) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2R 1LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf7fde4-a298-4423-849e-69eb70e11119 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf7fde4-a298-4423-849e-69eb70e11119 31st October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT158550 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yzdj0v1vpnrklgm/AABsf3JFCtWH1MwBYctFTAo3a?dl=0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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