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title: "North Uist 'Arainneachd Alainn' Environment Centre - Design and Installation"
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# North Uist 'Arainneachd Alainn' Environment Centre - Design and Installation

Buyer: NORTH UIST DEVELOPMENT COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028f0e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the North Uist Development Company, which is seeking services for the design and installation of the “Àrainneachd Àlainn” Environment Centre. Set in the Outer Hebrides, specifically in North Uist, the project falls under the specialty design services category. The tender, currently in the Planning stage, has a budget of £84,000 and has been funded by the Islands Green Recovery Programme. Important dates include the initial contract period from February 19, 2021, to May 31, 2021, and a deadline for tender submissions on February 26, 2021. The process follows an open procurement method to encourage a wide range of applicants.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of interior design, exhibition design, and project management, particularly those familiar with community-oriented projects. Companies that specialise in innovative design, including interactive and environmentally friendly installations, will be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, businesses with experience in working in rural and remote areas could bring valuable insights to this initiative, contributing to its aim of becoming an educational and tourism hub within the local community.

## Notice

Arainneachd Alainn Community Hub and Environment Centre aims to provide a focal point for the local community and visitors; acting as a welcoming gathering place, an innovative incubator for learning and enterprise and, an inspirational environmentally conscious heart of the Outer Hebrides to educate and conserve the unique local environment for generations into the future. This project specifically relates to the Environment Centre which is to be located in the former sports hall/assembly room of the building (the former Lochmaddy Primary School). This will be a new innovative facility showcasing the unique natural environment of the Uists and Barra, providing tourism information, a new visitor attraction and, acting as an educational engagement point highlighting the importance of conservation practices for future generations. This will also act as a base for #voluntourism as well as, incorporating a bouldering rock wall to encourage active outdoor lifestyles and environmental interaction in the comfort of an indoor setting. The project will incorporate: Interior design, exhibition design, graphic design of the Environment Centre; management of the Installation and, construction of the Environment Centre exhibition space, including: removal of any temporary fixtures, doors and lighting (we will take advice on flooring); replacement of lighting, doors (floor if advised and within budget), repair any plasterboard or wall damage, paint out; create storage cupboard to enable storage of temporary displays; erection of bouldering wall; create and install exhibition displays. Funding has been received from the Islands Green Recovery Programme to design and construct the Environment Centre. The budget is 84,000 GBP including VAT, as North Uist Development Company is not VAT registered.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project aims to complete the following, 1. Interior design, exhibition design, graphic design of the Environment Centre. Options to be provided to the Board of Directors via an online meeting for a decision on final design. 2. Management of the Installation and attendance at site meetings. 3. Construction of the Environment Centre exhibition space, including: removal of any temporary fixtures, doors and lighting (we will take advice on flooring); replacement of lighting, doors (floor if advised and within budget), repair any plasterboard or wall damage, paint out; create storage cupboard to enable storage of temporary displays; erection of bouldering wall; create and install exhibition displays. Criteria for the exhibition displays: 1. The exhibition displays and material should be suitable for all age groups, cultures, genders and accessible to all; operating on the basis of equal opportunities. 2. The Scottish Gaelic language should be considered. 3. This is to be an exciting innovative exhibition space, as a showcase of what can be achieved, so needs to be bright, modern, and immediately enticing for visitors. Therefore, the design should be bold, and stand out from other exhibition spaces. We are not looking for a few posters on a wall - be creative! 4. Natural materials should be incorporated; following the environmental ethos of the development. 5. The exhibition displays should be movable and/or designed with the ability to foldaway, so the space can be used for other purposes if necessary. 6. The displays should be multi-sensory and interactive i.e. different tactile materials, puzzles to challenge both children and adults, sounds, lights. The exhibition should be immersive and engaging, raise thoughts and questions and, even inspire innovation! Your tender must include the following sections: 1. An Introduction including a short summary (max 1 page) of your business/ organisation in the context of our specific requirements for this contract, detailing how your experience qualifies you to carry out this work. 2. An overview of your understanding of the brief and what is required, including the creative design approach, your understanding of work in a small remote rural community and your experience of similar projects. 3. A creative and project method statement, including details of how the deliverables will achieved. 4. Assessment and mitigation of any challenges and risks identified in delivering the project. This should consider potential impacts of further COVID-19 restrictions with proposals on how this could be managed. 5. Details of the proposed project team that will undertake the work. This should include individual responsibilities (including level of involvement), qualifications and any professional memberships, skills and experience (including past projects carried out which have relevance to this project). 6. The total fixed price breakdown of fees and any associated costs. The cost should accurately reflect all charges. The pricing proposal should also consider provision for expenses, if necessary. All costs need to be inclusive of VAT. NUDC is not VAT-registered. The contract is fixed at 84,000 GBP inclusive of VAT and expenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008313-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH UIST DEVELOPMENT COMPANY |
| Locality | ISLE OF NORTH UIST |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS6 5EP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Uibhist a Tuath |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DA CAPO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 79932000 - Interior design services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008313-2022
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001976-2021
- 17 Feb 2021 at 10:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003172-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.isleofnorthuist.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24064

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