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title: "Design Competition for Timespan Redevelopment Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049aca"
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buyer: "THE ROYAL INCORPORATION OF ARCHITECTS IN SCOTLAND (RIAS)"
published: "2024-10-21"
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# Design Competition for Timespan Redevelopment Feasibility Study

Buyer: THE ROYAL INCORPORATION OF ARCHITECTS IN SCOTLAND (RIAS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049aca

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## Summary

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced a tender for a design competition focused on a redevelopment feasibility study for Timespan, a cultural and heritage institution in Helmsdale, Scotland. This initiative is rooted in Timespan's substantial transformation efforts aimed at enhancing its facilities to align with their strategic plan for 2025-2028. The feasibility study will set the groundwork for the redevelopment, making Timespan more accessible, sustainable, and responsive to community needs. Noteworthy dates include a submission deadline now extended to 23rd October 2024 at 17:00, with an invitation to the second stage happening on 28th October 2024. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses in the architectural, construction, and engineering sectors, particularly those with experience in sustainability and cultural sector projects. With a projected contract value of £30,000, the winning design team will be instrumental in defining the future of Timespan, aligning with both environmental goals and community engagement. Ideal candidates will be architectural practices with a solid track record in building refurbishments, public grant projects, and rural context work. This is a selective, restricted procurement method, creating a competitive edge for qualified and accredited architectural practices.

## Notice

Timespan finds itself at a pivotal juncture, marked by significant transformation efforts. This moment is critical, requiring a comprehensive revitalisation of our entire building to support our strategic plan for 2025-2028 (see attached). The need for redevelopment stems from our commitment to unlocking Timespan's full potential as a cohesive, sustainable museum and cultural institution. A feasibility study will inform this transformation, ensuring Timespan evolves into a more accessible, sustainable, and inclusive institution. The study will shape significant changes across both our physical infrastructure and the interpretive narratives that reflect our community's evolving needs and the broader impacts of the climate crisis and the legacies of colonialism and extractivism.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Timespan intends to appoint an architect-led design team to provide the design services required to review the current material and progress a Feasibility Study. A Feasibility Study for Timespan's building will guide our future strategic investment into the building and narratives presented. This study will produce a comprehensive report, detailing designs and costs to RIBA Stage 1. Aligned with Timespan's mission to use arts, heritage, digital technologies, education, wellbeing, and community building as catalysts for political, social, cultural, environmental, and communal change, the feasibility study will prioritise sustainability, accessibility, and community involvement. Through collaboration with architects, communities, youth partners, and experts, we aim to develop a sustainable design, accurate costing, and a resilient project plan. Our goal is to enhance the vision and resilience of our facility, ensuring it remains a vibrant and inclusive community asset for the future. Due to the grant funded nature of the project, the contract for services may pause or end after the completion of any RIBA stage. Timespan intends to instruct to RIBA Stage 1 completion initially, with a planned start date for design team appointment for the project late 2024, with completion of the feasibility study in July 2025 and a contract start on site after a fundraising campaign in circa summer 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033877-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| 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 ROYAL INCORPORATION OF ARCHITECTS IN SCOTLAND (RIAS) |
| Additional buyers | TIMESPAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 2BE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | East Sutherland and Edderton |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
- 71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 07:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033877-2024
- 13 Sep 2024 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029413-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://rias.org.uk
- http://www.publicontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778022
- https://timespan.org.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=778022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=778022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA17743
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