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title: "Consultancy Services for Enabling Infrastructure Integrated Public Realm (EIIPR) Project - Block C"
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# Consultancy Services for Enabling Infrastructure Integrated Public Realm (EIIPR) Project - Block C

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629342

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Glasgow City Council seeking services for the "Consultancy Services for Enabling Infrastructure Integrated Public Realm (EIIPR) Project - Block C." This initiative falls under the general public services category and is located in Glasgow. Currently in the award stage, the contract has a value of £2,293,610, with the contract signed on 21st April 2021. The procurement method used was a selective approach via a restricted procedure, indicating a focused selection of qualified bidders. The opportunity is part of the third phase of Public Realm Investment under the City Deal in Glasgow City Centre, specifically aimed at the development of George Square and the surrounding avenues.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms and professional service providers specialising in urban design, landscape architecture, and project management. Businesses with experience in public space design, as well as those proficient in community engagement and sustainable development practices, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, the successful bidder will have the chance to contribute to a prominent civic project, enhancing their portfolio and presence in public sector contracts, while fostering positive community impacts through their work.

## Notice

The provision of a lead consultant and a team of multi - disciplinary Professional Services to undertake the preparation and brief, concept design, developed design, and technical design in accordance with RIBA stages 1-4, and an ongoing design input during the construction period, for the third phase of Public Realm Investment under City Deal in Glasgow City Centre: the Block C Avenues Programme which includes Glasgow's principal civic space, George Square. The Square sits at the heart of the city, and is the principal focus for the surrounding city centre avenues.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of a lead Consultant and a team of multi - disciplinary Professional Service to undertake the preparation and brief, concept design, developed design and technical design in accordance with RIBA stages 1 to 4, and an ongoing design input during the construction period, for the design of George Square and surrounding avenues in Glasgow city centre. The avenues form a part of a major public realm improvement programme supported by the City Deal funding termed the Enabling Infrastructure Integrated Public Realm (EIIPR) project. It has become colloquially known as the "Avenues" project due to its underlying ethos of creating connected, green routes across the city centre. The Lead Consultant will deliver on RIBA Stages 0-4 for the following: - George Square (to include full central public square and streets on the East and West sides of the square) along with - John Street (from Cathedral Street to Ingram Street) - The principal civic avenues of I. St. Vincent Street and St. Vincent Place (from Newton Street to Montrose Street, including George Square south and full length of Cochrane Street) ii. George Street (from Nelson Mandela Place to High Street, including George Square north, and West George Street) - The ancillary streets of: I. Dundas Street and Dundas Lane ii. Hanover Street and Miller Street (from George Square to Argyle Street) The shortlisting and selection of the Lead Consultant will be assessed on the basis of their demonstrable abilities and experience in delivery of projects responding to the following criteria: - A demonstrable track record in the delivery of public space design and implementation. The design outcome should have embraced the past on one hand while elevating the purpose of the place to where it needs to be fit in the future of the city that is comfortable with its narrative and its future trajectory. - A high degree of skill in community engagement in the design and re-configuration of public space in order to build a consensual design narrative. - Experience in Current and Emerging Development Policies (international, national and local levels) - Experience in Transportation and Connectivity, including Active Travel - Experience in Climate change, climate mitigation solutions including Surface Water Management - Experience in Project Management and Delivery based on RIBA work stages - Understanding, knowledge, empathy and insight in the interpretation of the historic context in architectural, urban design, landscape and cultural terms. An ability to understand, interpret and communicate graphically the original intent, and offer design principles to safeguard this legacy whilst opening opportunities for 21st century life and culture for a confident and forward-looking city;. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416224 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,293,610 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN MCASLAN + PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416224
- 10 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394574

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394574
  Consultancy Services for Enabling Infrastructure Integrated Public Realm (EIIPR) Project - Block C - The provision of a lead consultant and a team of multi - disciplinary Professional Services to undertake the preparation and brief, concept design, developed design, and technical design in accordance with RIBA stages 1-4, and an ongoing design input during the construction period, for the third phase of Public Realm Investment under City Deal in Glasgow City Centre: the Block C Avenues Programme which includes Glasgow's principal civic space, George Square. The Square sits at the heart of the city, and is the principal focus for the surrounding city centre avenues.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416224
  Consultancy Services for Enabling Infrastructure Integrated Public Realm (EIIPR) Project - Block C - The provision of a lead consultant and a team of multi - disciplinary Professional Services to undertake the preparation and brief, concept design, developed design, and technical design in accordance with RIBA stages 1-4, and an ongoing design input during the construction period, for the third phase of Public Realm Investment under City Deal in Glasgow City Centre: the Block C Avenues Programme which includes Glasgow's principal civic space, George Square. The Square sits at the heart of the city, and is the principal focus for the surrounding city centre avenues.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629342

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