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title: "Queens Gardens, Hull - Renovation and Refurbishment - Main Works Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c642"
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buyer: "HULL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Queens Gardens, Hull - Renovation and Refurbishment - Main Works Contract

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c642

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## Summary

The procurement process for the renovation and refurbishment of Queens Gardens in Hull is being conducted by Hull City Council, a regional authority based in the United Kingdom. The project, aimed at enhancing the public space as part of the Yorkshire Maritime City initiative, is currently at the award stage following a tender process, which has recently resulted in an unsuccessful outcome. The tender, classified under construction work, includes significant deadlines tied to the execution of masterplan objectives focused on improving accessibility and structural integrity, with a cancelled award date recorded on 9th July 2021.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses within the construction and public arts sectors, particularly those specialising in urban redevelopment, landscaping, and ecological enhancements. Companies that can demonstrate quality craftmanship, alongside innovative approaches to public space design, will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders related to this project. The involvement of bespoke art installations also suggests that creative firms may find valuable engagement prospects, potentially leading to lucrative collaborations in enhancing the heritage and functionality of the gardens.

## Notice

The refurbishment of Queens Gardens is a scheme related to the Hull: Yorkshire Maritime City project. The delivery of its masterplan will improve accessibility and visitor flows, deliver structural repairs through rebuilding the retaining walls, introduce bespoke pieces of public art, improve biodiversity and regenerate a much loved open space. The project will make the gardens fit for purpose, futureproofing the space and its ability to host large-scale events. The history of the gardens will be better told, reconnecting it with the origins of the space as a former dock.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The improvement works at Queens Gardens will contribute towards delivering the objectives of HCC's City Plan. The works represent a significant opportunity for the city, as the gardens are a valuable asset of large open space within the city centre. Providing good design and better integration into adjacent areas there is potential for Queens Gardens to create a magnificent public space and an improved area to host major events. Understanding the historic importance of the development of the gardens has been central to the design process, making sure that any improvements are carried out in a sensitive and respectful way. Aims of the design: * Enable better public access with improved ramps and steps * Enhance the character and quality of existing streetscapes and spaces * Deliver improvements to the garden boundary walls * Frame key views and vistas * Reflect the changing seasons using colour * Increase biodiversity and habitats * Contribute to better surface water management * Enhance the sense of place * Tell the story of the garden's history, especially as a former shipping dock * Facilitate improved/ larger events * Structure and define the key routes and boundaries * Offer shade and shelter for people using the space * Provide a range of bespoke seating * Provide a network of green corridors, significantly increasing the variety of species and ecological value of the overall site * Facilitate sustainable tree management * Installation of electric vehicle charging points * Restoration of the Rose Bowl fountain After progressing designs to RIBA Stage 4, the Authority is now in a position to seek tenders for the delivery of the works to Queens Gardens. The Authority are intending to utilise the NEC4 Option B contract. This procurement consists of; * The demolition and rebuilding of the boundary walls of the gardens * Improvements to the highways network surrounding the gardens - excavation and associated resurfacing, improving drainage and signage, providing EV charging points and installing safer pedestrian crossings * Extensive hard and soft landscaping to the central area of the gardens and Rose Bowl area * Facilitating the installation of bespoke pieces of artwork and interpretation * Tree felling and replanting with specimen trees * Installation of new drainage system (Sustainable Urban Drainage scheme) * Installation of bespoke lighting and improvements to the electrical infrastructure of the park to allow for large-scale events to be held * Undertaking restoration work to the historic Rose Bowl Fountain

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016080-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016080-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hull.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:483791-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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