--- title: "Initial Market Testing - City Centre Community Hub" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-120111" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120111" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120111.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120111.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA" published: "2022-03-31" --- # Initial Market Testing - City Centre Community Hub Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-120111 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120111) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-120111.json) ## Summary The City & County of Swansea is initiating the procurement process for the redevelopment of the old BHS and Miss Selfridge buildings located at 277-278 Oxford Street and 29-21 Princess Way, Swansea City Centre. This project, titled "Initial Market Testing – City Centre Community Hub," falls under the works procurement category and is currently in the planning stage. Interested suppliers should express their interest by emailing no later than 5pm on 13th April 2022. The anticipated mobilisation period for the main works is expected to commence by November 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and refurbishment contractors, particularly those with experience in community projects, library and archive construction, and related services. As Swansea Council is seeking a Principal Contractor for this job, firms specialising in project management, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering will find this an appealing opportunity. The development aims to create new community spaces in a bustling area, thus enhancing local amenities and providing substantial scope for business expansion. ## Notice Swansea Council are undertaking the redevelopment/refurbishment of the old BHS and Miss Selfridge buildings located at 277-278 Oxford Street and 29-21 Princess Way, in Swansea City Centre. The refurbishment will provide a new community hub, archive, and library provision. A specialist contractor has been appointed to undertake initial soft strip and asbestos removal activities within the buildings. The building consists of 3 principal floor levels: ground level, level 1, and level 2, additionally, there is a basement to the North-west corner. The building is situated within the premises of a busy high-street and is a mid-20c building. Swansea Council are seeking a Principal Contractor to undertake these works. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The building is owned by Swansea Council and is situated on 277-278 Oxford Street (BHS) and 29-31 Princess Way (Miss Selfridge). The former BHS / Miss Selfridge building is situated on the junction between Oxford St to the south and Princess Way to the east. A small service lane leading to Park St car park is to the west. There is currently hoarding surrounding the building in support of the ongoing enabling works. Swansea Council along with its appointed multi-disciplinary design team will be seeking a suitably experienced Principal Contractor, to undertake this refurbishment. The redevelopment will comprise of a new community hub, archive, and library space for the Council. Enabling works are currently being carried out on the building, inclusive of soft strip activities and asbestos removal. The completion of the enabling works will be July 2022. It is anticipated that the main works mobilisation period will commence by November 2022. There will be opportunities for site visits once the tender has been published. The tender will be published via an open procedure, utilising a two-stage design and build procurement route. The appointed Principal Contractor will be responsible for the technical design and the associated package procurement process to support the agreement of the main works contract sum.. Swansea Council has an appointed Multi-Disciplinary Team to undertake Project Management, Cost Management, Principal Designer, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Engineering Services. The MDT will be assisting Swansea Council on the procurement exercise ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120111 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA1 3SN | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Waterfront | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings - 45400000 - Building completion work - 45451000 - Decoration work ## Release History - 31 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120111 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR393619 Initial Market Testing - City Centre Community Hub - Swansea Council are undertaking the redevelopment/refurbishment of the old BHS and Miss Selfridge buildings located at 277-278 Oxford Street and 29-21 Princess Way, in Swansea City Centre. The refurbishment will provide a new community hub, archive, and library provision. A specialist contractor has been appointed to undertake initial soft strip and asbestos removal activities within the buildings. The building consists of 3 principal floor levels: ground level, level 1, and level 2, additionally, there is a basement to the North-west corner. The building is situated within the premises of a busy high-street and is a mid-20c building. Swansea Council are seeking a Principal Contractor to undertake these works. ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=120111 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-120111 - https://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-120111. 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