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title: "The Piccadilly Design Competition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f1a4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# The Piccadilly Design Competition

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f1a4

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## Summary

The Piccadilly Design Competition is an active tender initiated by Manchester City Council, aimed at selecting a Landscape Architect or Urban Designer team to develop a world-class public space at Piccadilly. The competition falls under the services category, specifically focusing on urban planning and landscape architectural services. Interested applicants are required to register via the e-business portal known as The Chest, with the deadline for submission of the selection questionnaire set for 11 am on 10th January 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2023 and will last for a duration of nine months.

This procurement process presents promising opportunities for design firms and consultants that specialise in urban design, landscape architecture, and related professional services. Businesses that excel in creativity, sustainability, and adherence to heritage will be well-positioned to compete. With an initial shortlisting of up to 15 candidates, successful participants may also receive honoraria, providing an additional incentive for participation in this prestigious design competition, which seeks innovative solutions to enhance Manchester's public realm.

## Notice

Manchester City Council wishes to appoint a Landscape Architect / Urban Designer led design team to fulfil their vision and create a world class public space at Piccadilly. Piccadilly will provide an example of the very best in Manchester public realm to showcase and exemplify the City's growing international status. It is one of the most significant central Manchester locations and has an important history. Piccadilly Gardens (to be referred to as Piccadilly) is an open-space area situated in the heart of Manchester city centre. As an accessible gateway to the city, it provides both work and leisure opportunities for a large number of people. Piccadilly acts as a key entry point into the heart of Manchester city centre and creates a first and lasting impression on visitors and Mancunians alike. The Council wish to develop the site in a sustainable way that respects its heritage. It seeks a design team capable of realising this project in ways that combine imagination and creativity with economy and sustainability. Manchester City Council Capital Programmes Department are leading and administering a three-stage competition. This will result in the selection of a winning team and design, who will be appointed to develop their design and to deliver the project. The Council will use the Chest to conduct this procurement exercise at www.the-chest.org.uk . The competition documentation including Piccadilly Design information pack containing further information and instructions for each stage of the competition are now available to download from the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027190-2021 |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027190-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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