--- title: "Belfast Harbour Film Studio - Phase 2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fc9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fc9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fc9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fc9e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS" published: "2021-12-02" --- # Belfast Harbour Film Studio - Phase 2 Buyer: BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fc9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fc9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fc9e.json) ## Summary The Belfast Harbour Commissioners are currently seeking expressions of interest for the construction of the Belfast Harbour Film Studio - Phase 2, which involves building a purpose-built film studio complex with approximately 180,000 sqft of sound studios and ancillary office accommodation. This procurement process is classified under the building construction work category, with a contract value of £44 million, and falls under the selective procurement method with a negotiated procedure following a prior call for competition. The deadline for submissions is set for 21 December 2021, with the second stage of the tendering process commencing on 14 January 2022. The project is located in Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in studio facilities, soundproofing, and entertainment infrastructure. Businesses with experience in large-scale building projects, especially those capable of delivering high-quality performance spaces, would be ideally suited to compete. The clear criteria for selection indicate that relevant experience and qualifications will be critical for bidders, making this a valuable prospect for contractors looking to expand their portfolio with high-profile projects in the creative industry. ## Notice BHC are seeking expressions of interest from contractors who are interested in providing the construction works required for a purpose built sound studios totalling approx. 180,000 sqft. The facility will also include office accommodation and associated ancillary space. Further information regarding the opportunity will be provided within the pre-qualification documents that can be requested through the contact detailed at I.1 of this FTS notice ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Belfast Harbour Film Studio Phase 2, will be a purpose built film studio complex, designed to meet the needs of the all current production requirements. The complex will include purpose built sound studios which will provide approx. 180,000 sqft of space. The stages will be fully soundproofed, and each will be provided with air conditioning, extraction fans, fixed steel grids, catwalks, and three phase power supplies. The stage facilities will be supported by a number of large workshops, each of which will be capable of being further sub-divided, with ancillary office accommodation. The complex will be located within a secure compound, with dedicated car parking and service vehicle access, and sufficient space to allow for outdoor filming and set construction. Both the complex and compound will be fully DDA compliant. The adjacent Phase One of the Film Studios is currently occupied and operational. BHC reserves the right at any time to: - reject any or all responses and to cancel or withdraw from this procurement at any stage; - award a contract without prior notice; - change the basis, the procedures and timescales set out or referred to within the procurement documents; or - require a bidder to clarify any submissions in writing and/or to provide additional information. Bidders who wish to participate in this procurement will be required to provide contact details before downloading the tender documents. Bidders who fail to provide their details to BHC or register in this manner will not receive any clarifications or updated information provided by BHC during the tender process. The costs of responding to this notice and participation in the process will be borne by each bidder. All discussions and correspondence will be deemed strictly subject to contract until a formal contract is entered into. The formal contract shall not be binding until it has been signed and dated by the duly authorised representatives of both parties. BHC will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to all bidders. The standstill period provides time for unsuccessful bidders to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (Northern Ireland). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029992-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2021 | | 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 | £44,000,000 | | 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 | BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT1 3AL | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Duncairn | | Westminster constituency | Belfast North | | Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances ## Release History - 2 Dec 2021 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029992-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/corporate/corporate-tender - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:424035-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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