--- title: "Tate Galleries - Tate St Ives - Palais de Danse - Principal Designer" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0456d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0456d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0456d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0456d2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TATE GALLERY" published: "2024-05-02" --- # Tate Galleries - Tate St Ives - Palais de Danse - Principal Designer Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TATE GALLERY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0456d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0456d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0456d2.json) ## Summary The Tate Gallery, represented by The Board of Trustees, has initiated a procurement process for architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services for the refurbishment of the Palais de Danse in St Ives Cornwall. This tender falls under the 'services' category and involves a contract worth £1 GBP. The project is expected to start on May 19, 2024, with a completion deadline of March 31, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure and the deadline for tender submission is May 17, 2024. The buyer is located in London, and the procurement stage is currently active. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and construction services to engage in a high-profile project that combines heritage preservation with modern design. Suitable businesses should demonstrate expertise in principal design services and familiarity with current building safety regulations. The Tate Gallery seeks qualified suppliers who can meet specific insurance and financial criteria, as well as provide evidence of relevant experience through case studies. Successful engagement in this tender could lead to significant growth opportunities for businesses in the architectural and construction sector. ## Notice Tate are embarking on a PS3m refurbishment of grade 2 listed building known as the Palais de Danse (or Palais) in St Ives Cornwall. The building has had a rich history and been an important venue in the town stretching back to the 1800s having been a naval college, a cinema, a dancehall and latterly the second studio of the artist Barbara Hepworth. The building has lain empty since the artists death in the 1970s and a full refurbishment is needed to bring the building back into useful life. The Tate run the adjacent Barbara Hepworth Museum and Garden and the Palais will extend visitors understanding of Hepworth's work by allowing access into the spaces where she created some of her most iconic larger scaled work. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Tate are embarking on a PS3m refurbishment of grade 2 listed building known as the Palais de Danse (or Palais) in St Ives Cornwall. The building has had a rich history and been an important venue in the town stretching back to the 1800s having been a naval college, a cinema, a dancehall and latterly the second studio of the artist Barbara Hepworth. The building has lain empty since the artists death in the 1970s and a full refurbishment is needed to bring the building back into useful life. The Tate run the adjacent Barbara Hepworth Museum and Garden and the Palais will extend visitors understanding of Hepworth's work by allowing access into the spaces where she created some of her most iconic larger scaled work. Alongside displays of materials and artefacts from the period, digital imagery and interactive displays will explain her process and approach. The project will also bring the beautiful dancehall space back into being, extending Tate's community reach and providing a backdrop for performances, talks, displays, events, learning and wider programmes. Building on the legacy of making in the Palais, the scheme also includes a studio space for an artist in residence or classes and demonstrations. The scheme will see a new vertical circulation core sensitively introduced into the listed fabric, ensuring all visitors can access every level of the building along with a careful upgrade to the fabric to ensure the building meetings contemporary standards. A design team has been appointed and we have an indicative design which responds to Tate's brief. We are seeking an appropriately experienced principal designer to work with our design team to ensure the project is successfully delivered. This individual or company should be familiar with all aspects of built environment delivery, including recent changes under the Building Safety Act. We anticipate opening the Palais to the public in Q3 2026 with construction completed in Q1 of the same year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014189-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | £1 | | 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 | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TATE GALLERY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Vincent Square | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 2 May 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014189-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.tate.org.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XGS4KU89DR - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Architectural%2C-construction%2C-engineering-and-inspection-services./XGS4KU89DR ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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