--- title: "Cultural Heart, Huddersfield" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0327da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0327da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0327da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0327da.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KIRKLEES COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-30" --- # Cultural Heart, Huddersfield Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0327da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0327da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0327da.json) ## Summary The Kirklees Council is initiating a planned tender for the "Cultural Heart, Huddersfield" project, a major construction initiative situated in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. This project falls under the construction industry category and has an estimated value of £100 million, specifically focusing on urban development construction work. The aim of this regeneration scheme is to create a vibrant cultural hub encompassing leisure, arts, and improved public spaces over an area of approximately 7.8 acres. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key date set for a Buyers Day event on 22nd April 2022, where potential main contractors can engage with the project team to learn more about the programme. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, regeneration, and urban development. Suitable candidates for this tender would include firms experienced in large-scale projects involving new builds and extensive refurbishment. The Council is looking to appoint up to two main contractors for different zones, which could allow smaller businesses the chance to partner or subcontract with larger organisations. Engaging in this project could not only enhance a contractor’s portfolio but also contribute to a more vibrant community, encouraging an influx of new visitors and fostering local economic growth. ## Notice Introduction The Cultural Heart programme is part of Kirklees Council's Blueprint for Huddersfield Town Centre. Cultural Heart proposes to create a vibrant culture, art, leisure and nightlife, thriving businesses, a great place to live, improved access and enhanced public spaces. The Cultural Heart is a key Council led regeneration scheme in Huddersfield Town Centre. The overall site area is approx. 7.8 acres and consists of a Multi-Storey Car Park, the Queensgate Market (Grade II listed), the Library and Art Gallery (Grade II listed) and the Piazza shopping centre. In addition to the buildings, there is an extensive network of tunnels servicing the Piazza shopping centre and Queensgate Market. The scope of the regeneration programme is to redevelop the area in its entirety to provide the following core facilities: Zone 2: * Food Hall * Museum * Gallery * New Library * Urban Park * Improved links to the University The above list will be a mix of new build construction and extensive refurbishment of existing buildings Objectives The Cultural Heart will act as a cultural hub for the town where families, visitors and residents can gather and enjoy leisure, arts and music, with activities spilling out into a high-quality public space. Crucially, this will bring new people into the town centre. Main Contractor Procurement To deliver this ambitious development Kirklees Council are looking to appoint up to two main contractors, one for Zone 1 (circa PS65m construction cost) and one for Zone 2 (circa PS100m construction cost). These contractors should have the capability, capacity, and culture to work with the Council and the programme team on this specialist programme. Buyers Day On 22nd April 2022 Kirklees Council will invite main contractors via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kirklees-cultural-heart-buyers-day-event-tickets-300817532337) to attend the buyer's day at Huddersfield Town Hall to meet the team and find out more about the Cultural Heart programme. Due to the venue capacity, the event will be limited to 2 people per organisation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Introduction The Cultural Heart programme is part of Kirklees Council's Blueprint for Huddersfield Town Centre. Cultural Heart proposes to create a vibrant culture, art, leisure and nightlife, thriving businesses, a great place to live, improved access and enhanced public spaces. The Cultural Heart is a key Council led regeneration scheme in Huddersfield Town Centre. The overall site area is approx. 7.8 acres and consists of a Multi-Storey Car Park, the Queensgate Market (Grade II listed), the Library and Art Gallery (Grade II listed) and the Piazza shopping centre. In addition to the buildings, there is an extensive network of tunnels servicing the Piazza shopping centre and Queensgate Market. The scope of the regeneration programme is to redevelop the area in its entirety to provide the following core facilities: Zone 2: * Food Hall * Museum * Gallery * New Library * Urban Park * Improved links to the University The above list will be a mix of new build construction and extensive refurbishment of existing buildings Objectives The Cultural Heart will act as a cultural hub for the town where families, visitors and residents can gather and enjoy leisure, arts and music, with activities spilling out into a high-quality public space. Crucially, this will bring new people into the town centre. Main Contractor Procurement To deliver this ambitious development Kirklees Council are looking to appoint up to two main contractors, one for Zone 1 (circa PS65m construction cost) and one for Zone 2 (circa PS100m construction cost). These contractors should have the capability, capacity, and culture to work with the Council and the programme team on this specialist programme. Additional information: Buyers Day On 22nd April 2022 Kirklees Council will invite main contractors via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kirklees-cultural-heart-buyers-day-event-tickets-300817532337) to attend the buyer's day at Huddersfield Town Hall to meet the team and find out more about the Cultural Heart programme. Due to the venue capacity, the event will be limited to 2 people per organisation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008511-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jan 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KIRKLEES COUNCIL | | Locality | HUDDERSFIELD | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45211360 - Urban development construction work ## Release History - 30 Mar 2022 at 10:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008511-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kirklees.gov.uk - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kirklees-cultural-heart-buyers-day-event-tickets-300817532337 - https://yortender.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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