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title: "CINDERFORD NORTHERN QUARTER, COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (PLOTS F1 & F2)"
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# CINDERFORD NORTHERN QUARTER, COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (PLOTS F1 & F2)

Buyer: PUBLICA GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6229a45-063b-436e-b603-7aa400146299

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## Summary

The Publica Group in Gloucestershire is seeking tenders for the "Cinderford Northern Quarter, Commercial Development (Plots F1 & F2)." This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically targeting building consultancy services. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 14th November 2019. The contract is planned to commence on 2nd December 2019 and will run until 30th March 2020, pending Business Case approval. The procurement method is an open procedure, designed for organisations with a minimum contract value of £50,000 and a maximum of £60,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architecture, engineering, and planning services to expand their portfolio. Companies providing building consultancy and design consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for this project. The comprehensive deliverables required—ranging from project brief and feasibility study to construction drawings—mean that firms with expertise in technical design and the planning process will find this an advantageous opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and contribute to the local development.

## Notice

This tender is for the commission of full bespoke design services for two modern workspace units to include access, parking and servicing arrangements on Plots F1 and F2 at the Cinderford Northern Quarter, for a specific end user. The fee proposal should include costs for the following main deliverables (further details are provided in Section 6 - Statement of Requirement/Specification): 1. Project Brief and Feasibility Study (including cost advice, please see further detail in Section 6). 2. Developed Designs; with draft Specification of Works to enable cost information (designs to include site plans, general arrangement drawings, elevation drawings suitable for planning submission). 3. Risk and Issue Register 4. Undertake pre-application discussions with the Forest of Dean District Council Local Planning Authority. 5. Prepare and submit a planning application and associated documents (as per the Council's validation checklist). 6. Undertake technical design; and prepare associated documentation 7. Prepare construction drawings; with final specification of works 8. Final Cost Report; to include construction costs, costs per m?, professional fees, fittings and any relevant exclusion. Subject to Business Case approval, the following are also required from the contract: 9. Construction Programme 10. Procurement and administration of the building contract Please note; Subject to Business Case approval, the project will run until construction completion, should the Business Case not be approved the contract will end post technical design completion (RIBA Stage 4). Additional information: To express interest and download the tender documentation please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a3b5fa2-b746-414b-84b3-0755bfa60d23 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 30 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | PUBLICA GROUP |
| Locality | GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL16 8HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Forest of Dean |
| Electoral ward | Coleford |
| Westminster constituency | Forest of Dean |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2019 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a3b5fa2-b746-414b-84b3-0755bfa60d23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a3b5fa2-b746-414b-84b3-0755bfa60d23
  14th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fdean.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home

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