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title: "Contract for the City Centre Community Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0328bf"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
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# Contract for the City Centre Community Hub

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0328bf

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## Summary

Swansea Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Contract for the City Centre Community Hub." This project involves the redevelopment of the existing old BHS and Miss Selfridge buildings located at 277-278 Oxford Street and 29-21 Princess Way in Swansea. The primary industry category for this contract is building construction work, and the tender is expected to be published soon, with the potential for main works mobilisation starting by November 2022. Interested bidders are encouraged to express their interest by the deadline, which is set for 5 pm on 13th April 2022, as part of the early market testing initiative.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in construction, particularly those with experience in refurbishment and community projects. As the contract intends to support the local economy through community benefits, it may attract firms that can incorporate social and environmental considerations into their proposals. Businesses keen on entering collaborative arrangements may also find value, as the opportunity may be suitable for consortia. With completion of enabling works targeted for July 2022, the timeline allows for potential engagement in the upcoming main procurement activities.

## Notice

Swansea Council are undertaking the redevelopment/refurbishment of the old BHS and Miss Selfridge buildings located at 277-278 Oxford Street and 29-21 Princess Way, in Swansea City Centre. The refurbishment will provide a new community hub, archive, and library provision. A specialist contractor has been appointed to undertake initial soft strip and asbestos removal activities within the buildings. The building consists of 3 principal floor levels: ground level, level 1, and level 2, additionally, there is a basement to the North-west corner. The building is situated within the premises of a busy high-street and is a mid-20c building. Swansea Council are seeking a Principal Contractor to undertake these works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The building is owned by Swansea Council and is situated on 277-278 Oxford Street (BHS) and 29-31 Princess Way (Miss Selfridge). The former BHS / Miss Selfridge building is situated on the junction between Oxford St to the south and Princess Way to the east. A small service lane leading to Park St car park is to the west. There is currently hoarding surrounding the building in support of the ongoing enabling works. Swansea Council along with its appointed multi-disciplinary design team will be seeking a suitably experienced Principal Contractor, to undertake this refurbishment. The redevelopment will comprise of a new community hub, archive, and library space for the Council. Enabling works are currently being carried out on the building, inclusive of soft strip activities and asbestos removal. The completion of the enabling works will be July 2022. It is anticipated that the main works mobilisation period will commence by November 2022. Its a two-stage design and build procurement. The appointed Principal Contractor will be responsible for the technical design and the associated package procurement process to support the agreement of the main works contract sum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012135-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 3SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45451000 - Decoration work

## Release History

- 10 May 2022 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012135-2022
- 31 Mar 2022 at 16:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008740-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121069

## Provenance

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