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title: "St Kilda Centre Design Team"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d253"
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# St Kilda Centre Design Team

Buyer: IONAD HIORT, C/O GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d253

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "St Kilda Centre Design Team" tender, initiated by Ionad Hiort, is currently active and aims to procure architectural design services for a £6.25 million new-build visitor centre at Uig on the Western Isles, UK. The tender is in the selective procurement method stage, with a submission deadline of 8th September 2021. This project involves not only the design of the visitor centre but also infrastructure development, including roads and footpaths, to enhance the site’s ability to tell the story of St Kilda’s indigenous culture. Interested parties can submit electronic responses via the designated platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural design services, civil and structural engineering, and related consultancy services. Companies with a strong portfolio in innovative design and experience in cultural heritage projects would be ideal candidates for this tender. As the project requires a diverse design team, there are ample opportunities for collaboration with firms capable of providing specialised expertise, particularly those familiar with visitor centre projects and sustainable design practices, making this an appealing tender for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Ionad Hiort is a charitable body formed in 2010 by members of the Uig community. The St Kilda Centre project involves the creation of a 6.25m GBP (including Professional and Statutory Fees) new-build visitor centre on a 6.5ha former military site at Uig on the Western Isles, including an access road, parking, footpaths and other site infrastructure. The centre will utilise innovative digital and remote access technologies to tell the story of St Kilda's people and culture, preserving the fragile environment of St Kilda and recognizing the unique indigenous Gaelic culture, natural and scenic assets. The Design Team will comprise Architect, Civil & Structural Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Exhibition Designer/Interpretation Consultant, Cost Consultant and Principal Designer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019172-2021 |
| 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 | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,250,000 |
| Lots value | £6,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IONAD HIORT, C/O GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP |
| Locality | UIG |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS2 9JD |
| 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 | Sgìr Ùige agus Càrlabhagh |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2021 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019172-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gardiner.com
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## Provenance

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