--- title: "Kirklees Cultural Heart - Pre Procurement Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034f80" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034f80" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034f80.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034f80.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KIRKLEES COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-07" --- # Kirklees Cultural Heart - Pre Procurement Engagement Event Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034f80 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034f80) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034f80.json) ## Summary The Kirklees Council is planning a significant procurement process titled "Kirklees Cultural Heart - Pre Procurement Engagement Event," aimed at engaging potential contractors for the Cultural Heart programme in Huddersfield, UK. This initiative falls under the construction industry category, with a substantial estimated value of £65 million. An important event, referred to as Buyers Day, is scheduled for 22nd July 2022 at Huddersfield Town Hall, where interested parties can learn more about the project's objectives and procurement details. The current stage of this procurement is planning, and key updates will address design developments and contractor feedback. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with experience in urban development and large-scale regeneration projects. Given that Kirklees Council aims to appoint up to two main contractors for different zones of the project, organisations that can demonstrate the necessary capacity and cultural fit for collaboration with the council will be well-positioned to compete. This project not only offers a chance to enhance Huddersfield's cultural landscape but also aims to stimulate further business growth in the area by creating new public spaces and facilities. ## Notice Buyers Day (2) (Kirklees Council previously held the first Buyer's Day for engagement on 22nd April 2022.) On the 22nd July Kirklees Council are hosting a 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. Places can be booked via Eventbrite by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kirklees-cultural-heart-pre-procurement-engagement-event-tickets-379514727767 This second buyers' day event will provide a high-level update on the RIBA Stage 2 design development, programme milestones, selection questionnaire, proposed tender strategy, and review of contractor feedback from the previous session. 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 1: * Venue (2,200 capacity) * New Multi-Storey Car Park Zone 2: * Food Hall * Museum * Gallery * New Library * Urban Park * Improved links to the University 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 is looking to appoint up to two main contractors, one for Zone 1 and one for Zone 2. These contractors should have the capability, capacity, and culture to work with the Council and the programme team on this specialist programme. ### 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 1: * Venue (2,200 capacity) * New Multi-Storey Car Park Zone 2: * Food Hall * Museum * Gallery * New Library * Urban Park * Improved links to the University 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 is looking to appoint up to two main contractors, one for Zone 1 and one for Zone 2. 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 (2) (Kirklees Council previously held the first Buyer's Day for engagement on 22nd April 2022.) On the 22nd July Kirklees Council are hosting a 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. Places can be booked via Eventbrite by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kirklees-cultural-heart-pre-procurement-engagement-event-tickets-379514727767 This second buyers' day event will provide a high-level update on the RIBA Stage 2 design development, programme milestones, selection questionnaire, proposed tender strategy, and review of contractor feedback from the previous session. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018648-2022 | | 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 | 7 Jul 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 | £65,000,000 | | 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 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45211360 - Urban development construction work ## Release History - 7 Jul 2022 at 14:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018648-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kirklees.gov.uk - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kirklees-cultural-heart-pre-procurement-engagement-event-tickets-379514727767 - https://yortender.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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