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title: "Belfast Stories Interpretative Masterplan & Concept Design Team"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04258c"
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buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL"
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# Belfast Stories Interpretative Masterplan & Concept Design Team

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04258c

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## Summary

Belfast City Council has completed the contracting process for the "Belfast Stories Interpretative Masterplan & Concept Design Team". This procurement, classified under the Architectural design services industry category, was conducted using a selective, restricted procedure method. The process was confined to RIBA Stage 1 & Stage 2 of the project, with the awarded contract signed on 28th August 2024. Located in the UK's Northern Ireland region (UKN06), this project specifically involves services including an Interpretative Planner, Experience Designer, and Curator, with Ralf Appelbaum Associates selected as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and design services, particularly those with expertise in exhibition-related construction work and specialty design services. By participating in future tenders from such prominent organisations as Belfast City Council, companies can expand their portfolios and solidify their presence in the public sector market. Firms that have capabilities in managing multidisciplinary design teams and have a focus on cultural and interpretive projects would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities.

## Notice

The Economic Operator shall provide an Interpretative Masterplan & Concept Design Team (IMCDT), as well as, lead and manage the IMCDT with the following services: Interpretative Planner Experience Designer Curator The appointment will be for RIBA Stage 1 & Stage 2 of the project only. Further details of the IMCDT services are provided in the ITT Scope document.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Economic Operator shall provide an Interpretative Masterplan & Concept Design Team (IMCDT), as well as, lead and manage the IMCDT with the following services: Interpretative Planner Experience Designer Curator The appointment will be for RIBA Stage 1 & Stage 2 of the project only. Further details of the IMCDT services are provided in the ITT Scope document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027471-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £344,880 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RALF APPELBAUM ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027471-2024
- 14 Dec 2023 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036768-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenders

## Provenance

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