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title: "Construction of new production and education facility and refurbishment of listed buildings at Leach Pottery, St Ives"
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# Construction of new production and education facility and refurbishment of listed buildings at Leach Pottery, St Ives

Buyer: BERNARD LEACH (ST IVES) TRUST LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ebb7

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## Summary

The Bernard Leach (St Ives) Trust Limited is procuring the construction of a new production and education facility at Leach Pottery, St Ives. The project involves the demolition of existing buildings, refurbishment of listed buildings, and the creation of new spaces for increased pottery production and visitor experience. The project is in the award stage, with the main contract set to be awarded by the 14th of April 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in works related to heritage buildings and sustainable construction. The project aims to create year-round jobs, support community development, and enhance visitor experiences. Companies with expertise in environmentally sustainable construction and historic building preservation would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Key deadlines include the conclusion of the second stage on the 14th of April 2024.

## Notice

Over the next three years the Leach Pottery will undertake a major expansion and redevelopment which includes the construction of a new environmentally sustainable learning centre and production studio. The existing museum and gallery shop will be re-imagined and updated and there will be a new central entrance surrounded by a landscaped courtyard where visitors will be able to sit take refreshments and watch potters at work. Dow Jones Architects have designed a building reflecting the Leach Pottery's history and Cornish location that will provide 500 sqm of new and 837sqm refurbished space to support increased pottery production, learning and participation and improved visitor experience. The development will provide St Ives with a world-class living heritage site, which will: Create a community hub where people can develop their creativity, improve their wellbeing, support each other and bring clay to life through learning opportunities Create year - round jobs through apprenticeships training and increased pottery production Conserve the Grade II listed buildings onsite and create a more resilient organisation Attract off season tourism to St Ives through increased museum visitors and commercial course participants The Leach Pottery has been a destination for training and creative exchange since its founding in 1920. The capital development of the site will secure the continuation of this reputation nationally and internationally with an increased focus on providing access to clay for Cornish communities.

### Lot Information

PCSA

The works consist of: - The demolition of the existing education building and the construction of a new 500sqm education and production facility targeting net zero carbon in operation. - The refurbishment and repairs to the Grade 2 listed Pottery Cottage and Museum buildings which house the original Bernard Leach Studio, workshops and kiln room. - The remodelling and refurbishment of the 2008 Production facility into an extension of the existing museum and exhibition space. The project is funded by Town Deal and National Lottery Heritage Fund. The works will be procured under a Traditional Route utilising a two-stage procedure. The first stage tender will be contracted using the JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement 2016 and the main contract using the JCT Standard Building Contract 2016. The first stage will invite the successful tenderer to provide advice on buildability, programme, sequencing and supply chain viability. It will also incorporate an enabling works package to execute sewer diversions, surface water drainage installation, gas meter relocation and the construction of temporary structures to protect the ongoing production operations at the pottery. The tenderers are advised that the site will remain active throughout the contract works with production operations, shop and education expected to continue throughout the construction works. A phasing plan has been included within the tender documentation to demonstrate how this may be achieved. Tenderers will return prices on the basis of the RIBA Stage 3 design information while the RIBA Stage 4 detailed design is in progress. You will be expected to confirm and fix your preliminaries and Overheads and Profit percentage as part of the first stage submission. The successful tenderer will work with the project team through the remainder of the stage 4 process to develop a detailed design and construction phase plan which can be fully costed with input from the supply chain. A fixed price for the Works will be confirmed during the Second stage.

Options: Should the programme of works presented in the tender pack be deemed to be un achievable in the opinion of the successful tenderer and they present evidence to support this assertion, the Employer can, at their discretion, extend the contract period to account for this.

Main contract works

The works consist of: - The demolition of the existing education building and the construction of a new 500sqm education and production facility targeting net zero carbon in operation. - The refurbishment and repairs to the Grade 2 listed Pottery Cottage and Museum buildings which house the original Bernard Leach Studio, workshops and kiln room. - The remodelling and refurbishment of the 2008 Production facility into an extension of the existing museum and exhibition space. The project is funded by Town Deal and National Lottery Heritage Fund. The works will be procured under a Traditional Route utilising a two-stage procedure. The first stage tender will be contracted using the JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement 2016 and the main contract using the JCT Standard Building Contract 2016. The first stage will invite the successful tenderer to provide advice on buildability, programme, sequencing and supply chain viability. It will also incorporate an enabling works package to execute sewer diversions, surface water drainage installation, gas meter relocation and the construction of temporary structures to protect the ongoing production operations at the pottery. The tenderers are advised that the site will remain active throughout the contract works with production operations, shop and education expected to continue throughout the construction works. A phasing plan has been included within the tender documentation to demonstrate how this may be achieved. Tenderers will return prices on the basis of the RIBA Stage 3 design information while the RIBA Stage 4 detailed design is in progress. You will be expected to confirm and fix your preliminaries and Overheads and Profit percentage as part of the first stage submission. The successful tenderer will work with the project team through the remainder of the stage 4 process to develop a detailed design and construction phase plan which can be fully costed with input from the supply chain. A fixed price for the Works will be confirmed during the Second stage.

Options: Should the programme of works presented in the tender pack be deemed to be un achievable in the opinion of the successful tenderer and they present evidence to support this assertion, the Employer can, at their discretion, extend the contract period to account for this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011601-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | 6 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 11 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,850,000 |
| Lots value | £4,850,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,895 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BERNARD LEACH (ST IVES) TRUST LIMITED |
| Locality | ST. IVES |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR26 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | St Ives West & Towednack |
| Westminster constituency | St Ives |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLASSIC BUILDERS (SOUTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2024 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011601-2024
- 19 Oct 2023 at 19:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030953-2023
- 21 Sep 2023 at 07:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027837-2023
- 25 Aug 2023 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025168-2023
- 31 Jul 2023 at 13:26 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022182-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leachpottery.com
- https://macegreen.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Projects/EgDyX8mK9X1EkGduccWiPV0B1TjjC5fe2Q7l0-MKbM-PgA?e=GFvBJV
- https://macegreen.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Projects/EgZXgmYlMilCsi9McFfbKDoBA7sTlAbcbo9C77rSmWXJUg?e=Opd3t9

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