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title: "Architect-Led Design Team for Birnbeck Pier and Island site"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b2c9"
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# Architect-Led Design Team for Birnbeck Pier and Island site

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b2c9

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## Summary

The North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for an architect-led design team to develop and deliver designs for the Back from the Brink: Birnbeck Pier project. The project aims to regenerate Weston-super-Mare by restoring Birnbeck Pier to its former glory. The procurement process was conducted through a selective procurement method known as a Restricted procedure. The award was given to Haverstock Associates LLP on 14th July 2023. The contract is currently active.

This tender for architect-led design services offers opportunities for businesses in the architectural and related services industry. Companies specialising in architectural design, particularly those experienced in historical restoration projects, would be well-suited to compete. The tender process for the Birnbeck Pier project involved evaluation criteria focused on quality and social value, providing a chance for businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality designs with societal impact.

## Notice

North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for an architect- led design team to develop and deliver designs from RIBA stage 2-7 for the Back from the Brink: Birnbeck Pier project (the Project). The vision for the project is to bring Birnbeck Pier back from the brink and create a nationally unique destination that will support the regeneration of Weston-super-Mare. Birnbeck is the only pier in the country that connects to an island and the only pier in the country with 130 years of service with the RNLI who will be proudly reinstated as part of this project. Our vision is to save Birnbeck Pier and carefully bring the island and foreshore back to life in way that acknowledges historic significance whilst giving residents and visitors a truly unique experience.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Architect- led design services to develop and deliver designs from RIBA stage 2-7 for the Back from the Brink: Birnbeck Pier project (the Project). The vision for the project is to bring Birnbeck Pier back from the brink and create a nationally unique destination that will support the regeneration of Weston-super-Mare. Birnbeck is the only pier in the country that connects to an island and the only pier in the country with 130 years of service with the RNLI who will be proudly reinstated as part of this project. Our vision is to save Birnbeck Pier and carefully bring the island and foreshore back to life in way that acknowledges historic significance whilst giving residents and visitors a truly unique experience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022911-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 1 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £698,296 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAVERSTOCK ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2023 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022911-2023
- 14 Mar 2023 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007438-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/
- https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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