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title: "The Ross Pavilion International Design Competition"
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# The Ross Pavilion International Design Competition

Buyer: ROSS DEVELOPMENT TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000482206

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## Summary

The Ross Development Trust is conducting the Ross Pavilion International Design Competition, which aims to revitalise a significant area in West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, currently housing the Ross Bandstand. This project, valued at £2.6 million, seeks a multi-disciplinary team to create a new Pavilion and visitor centre in a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for hosting major events such as Hogmanay and the International Festival’s fireworks. The procurement is in the planning stage, with submissions due by 13 March 2017. Interested participants should submit their proposals electronically through the specified platform.

This design competition presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in architecture, landscape design, and cultural event planning to showcase their expertise and contribute to a high-profile project that enhances Edinburgh's cultural landscape. Companies with experience in environmentally sensitive designs or historical site projects will be particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on creating a venue that is both contemporary and respectful of its historic context.

## Notice

The Ross Pavilion International Design Competition focuses on regenerating and renewing an emblematic site at the heart of West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, which is presently occupied by the Ross Bandstand. This nationally-important space, positioned below Edinburgh Castle in the UNESCO World Heritage site, is the seasonal focus for some of Scotland's most high-profile events, notably Hogmanay and the International Festival's closing fireworks. The Ross Development Trust seeks an outstanding multi-disciplinary team for the GBP25m project to: design a new landmark Pavilion to replace the Bandstand; design a visitor centre with cafe; and to subtly update and improve the surrounding landscape. The initiative is intended to create a flexible contemporary venue, which is sensitive to context and historic setting, and where both residents and visitors can engage with a variety of cultural events all year round. For further details, please see the competition documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ross Pavilion International Design Competition focuses on regenerating and renewing an emblematic site at the heart of West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, which is presently occupied by the Ross Bandstand. This nationally-important space, positioned below Edinburgh Castle in the UNESCO World Heritage site, is the seasonal focus for some of Scotland's most high-profile events, notably Hogmanay and the International Festival's closing fireworks. The Ross Development Trust seeks an outstanding multi-disciplinary team for the GBP25m project to: design a new landmark Pavilion to replace the Bandstand; design a visitor centre with cafe; and to subtly update and improve the surrounding landscape. The initiative is intended to create a flexible contemporary venue, which is sensitive to context and historic setting, and where both residents and visitors can engage with a variety of cultural events all year round. For further details, please see the competition documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB272813 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | 8 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 | ROSS DEVELOPMENT TRUST |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 8EY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | UKM25 Edinburgh, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB272813

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB272813
  The Ross Pavilion International Design Competition - The Ross Pavilion International Design Competition focuses on regenerating and renewing an emblematic site at the heart of West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, which is presently occupied by the Ross Bandstand. This nationally-important space, positioned below Edinburgh Castle in the UNESCO World Heritage site, is the seasonal focus for some of Scotland's most high-profile events, notably Hogmanay and the International Festival's closing fireworks. The Ross Development Trust seeks an outstanding multi-disciplinary team for the GBP25m project to: design a new landmark Pavilion to replace the Bandstand; design a visitor centre with cafe; and to subtly update and improve the surrounding landscape. The initiative is intended to create a flexible contemporary venue, which is sensitive to context and historic setting, and where both residents and visitors can engage with a variety of cultural events all year round. For further details, please see the competition documentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000482206
- https://competitions.malcolmreading.co.uk/rosspavilion
- https://competitions.malcolmreading.co.uk/rosspavilion/enter

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