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title: "Pyramids Centre Re-modelling 2021, Portsmouth"
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# Pyramids Centre Re-modelling 2021, Portsmouth

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd864feb-dfc3-4a24-af93-237e0ff7cec5

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking tenders for the "Pyramids Centre Re-modelling 2021" project, which involves significant construction work at the Pyramids Centre located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 14th October 2020. The project aims to update the leisure facilities to better meet community needs and expectations, with expected contract awards on 2nd November 2020. The project's estimated value is £2.5 million, encompassing both the design and construction aspects of the undertaking, which includes a soft play area, gym facilities, and various refurbishments.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those with experience in leisure centre construction, design coordination, and project management. Companies specialising in fitness equipment installation, refurbishment works, and collaboration with specialist subcontractors will find this project particularly suitable. The phased approach to construction allows for diverse contractors to showcase their capabilities, potentially leading to further engagements within the local government procurement landscape.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council' - is seeking tenders to appoint a Principal Contractor on a 2 stage open design & build partnership contracting basis to co-ordinate design activities with specialist sub-contract work packages and subsequently manage the delivery of the corresponding remodelling works at Pyramids Centre in Portsmouth. The Principal Contractor will also be taking on the Principal Designer role upon award of the contract. The Pyramids Centre is owned by the Council and run by the operator, BH Live, who manage the waterslide, pool and gym provision but in recent years the market has been in decline with the facilities needing updating to reflect the changes in customer expectations. The Council are looking to remodel the existing provisions at the Pyramids to bring a new lease of life to the centre. The remodelling will provide a centre that can cater for a wider range of age groups through the installation of a soft play/trampoline provision, extend the limited gym space into the Plaza events venue to create a large health and fitness space and to retain and refurbish the existing smaller hospitality space. The scope of design activities and works includes - o Co-ordinate Design activities in partnership with specialist play equipment sub-contractor, fabricate & installation of the activity centre and associated meeting rooms o Co-ordinate Design activities in partnership with specialist gym equipment sub-contractor and install the new health and fitness suite o Programme co-ordination and management o Decommissioning & enabling works of the waterslides o Refurbishment of the existing reception area o Refurbishment of the toilet/changing facilities o Refurbishment of the caf? area o Installation of the 4 party rooms The redevelopment works will be split into two separate phases: o Phase 1 - Design and construction of the soft play and trampoline area and refurbishment of the reception area, toilets, caf? and party rooms - completion by Friday 12th March 2021, although ideally by Friday 12th February 2021 if possible on a cost effective risk assessed basis o Phase 2 - Design and construction of the new gym facilities and equipment - completion by Friday 25th June 2021 Award of the contract is scheduled for Monday 2nd November 2020 and the cost of both the 1st stage PCSA and 2nd stage D&B contracts is currently estimated at ?2.5M inclusive of equipment supply, all installation costs and co-ordination in finalising specialist sub-contractor designs for each of the works phases, project management and testing / commissioning activities. Separately to this procurement process a sourcing process has been conducted to identify and secure terms and pricing with the phase 1 specialist play equipment provider - the 'Supplier' - whom the successful Principal Contractor will be required to engage as a sub-contractor on a mandated basis. This process is n... Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Pyramids Centre Re-Modelling 2021, Portsmouth The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1627f8f3-5313-498b-b1af-0d478ef94c52 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 25 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212110 - Leisure centre construction work

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2020 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1627f8f3-5313-498b-b1af-0d478ef94c52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1627f8f3-5313-498b-b1af-0d478ef94c52
  24th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current

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