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title: "Architect-Led Design Team - Accrington Market Chambers"
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# Architect-Led Design Team - Accrington Market Chambers

Buyer: HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd22

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## Summary

Hyndburn Borough Council is seeking an Architect-Led Design Team (ALDT) for the redevelopment of the Accrington Market Chambers into a new Heritage Museum. This project falls under the services category of design consultancy with a CPV code of 79415200. The tender process is currently active and in the "Tender" stage, with submission deadlines closing on 7 January 2025. The contract period will run from 17 February 2025 to 3 December 2027. The appointed ALDT will be responsible for collaborating with various specialists during the Pre-development, Development, and Delivery Phases, following the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 from RIBA 2 to RIBA 6.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural design, engineering, urban planning, and heritage conservation. Firms with experience in managing National Lottery Heritage Fund capital projects would be particularly well-suited for this role. Engagement in such a project could lead to significant business growth through involvement in a high-profile redevelopment effort, providing scope for reputation enhancement and further professional opportunities. The process is open to electronic submissions, and businesses must meet stringent qualification and experience criteria to be considered.

## Notice

Hyndburn Borough Council (HBC) is currently in the Development Phase of a round 1 application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund which will focus on the redevelopment the listed Accrington Market Chambers (AMC) to create a new Heritage Museum, with the community, for the community. HBC wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced Architect-Led Design Team (ALDT) to work with the Exhibition Design Specialist, Project Manager and Cost Consultant on the Pre-development, Development, and Delivery Phases - RIBA 2 to RIBA 6. This shall be in accordance with the RIBA Plan of Work 2020. RIBA Stage 1 design has been completed. The firm(s) appointed to this ALDT role will be managed by HBC as PM. There will be a Lead Consultant in the ALDT who will be a primary point of contact between the ALDT and the PM. The deliverables for the project are: * Early appointment of the CDM Principal Designer, Building Regs Principal Designer, and Client CDM Advisor, to manage all Health and Safety matters, including discharge of all CDM duties (as Principal Designer) and all other Health and Safety duties under other legislation and best practice, liaison with the PM and Client on CDM and H&S matters during development, construction, and handover. * All surveys necessary to establish full scope of works. Costs of surveys will be allocated to a separate budget pot. * Planning permission (including general and specialist planning advice) and other Statutory Consents. * A 3D model of the building (requirement TBC) for use in the design, cost management and build process. * Detailed designs up to and including RIBA Stage 5 (Construction) for all design activities and disciplines, including on responses to Contractor design queries, materials approvals, and provision of information for effective contract administration. * Contribution to fully itemised Cost Plans for the Capital Works and production of relevant procurement documents. * Contribution to National Lottery Heritage Fund Delivery (Round 2) grant applications; experience of a National Lottery Heritage Fund capital project is required. * Assistance in procurement of Principal Contractor and delivery of Capital Works project. * A Management & Maintenance Plan Evaluation of the project on completion. Contribute to relevant post-completion activities, such as production of operation and maintenance manuals, lessons learnt exercises, community events, and so on. * Technical Advisor / Clerk of works / NEC Supervisor during RIBA 5 (dependent on main works contract chosen. Contract type TBC). Subject to satisfactory performance and funding being secured for the Delivery Phase, members of the ALDT may also be commissioned, through this same tender process, to work with the Project Manager and Cost Consultant to deliver the implementation of all building works, including service installations from initial concepts through to completion and handover. Application instructions included in the attachments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037464-2024 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 3 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ACCRINGTON |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB5 0RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire |
| Local authority | Hyndburn |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hyndburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037464-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://accringtontownsquare.com/accrington-town-square-projects/market-chambers/
- https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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