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title: "Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust"
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buyer: "EDINBURGH UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE TRUST"
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# Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust

Buyer: EDINBURGH UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630921

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## Summary

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust is seeking an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to conduct a paid feasibility study for the Literature House for Scotland project, located in Edinburgh, UK. This initiative is part of a broader plan to enhance the Literary Quarter at the Netherbow area of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The procurement process has moved to the Award stage, with the project value estimated at £2,500,000. The tender period concluded on 26th October 2020, and the procurement method used is an open procedure, facilitating broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for architectural firms, particularly those specialising in cultural and public projects, to expand their portfolio through involvement in innovative community-based initiatives. Businesses that possess expertise in creating inspiring and sustainable design solutions for public spaces would be particularly well-suited to engage with this project. The successful firm will not only complete the feasibility study but may also be retained for the entire project, potentially leading to further contracts in the development of Scotland’s Literary House.

## Notice

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (EUCL) intends to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for their Literature House for Scotland project. This notice relates to the full project - upon the completion of a successful feasibility study, it is intended that the chosen design team will be retained to undertake the full project to completion.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (EUCL) intends to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for their Literature House for Scotland project. This notice relates to the full project - upon the completion of a successful feasibility study, it is intended that the chosen design team will be retained to undertake the full project to completion. The Literature House project is part of a wider ambition to develop a Literary Quarter at the Netherbow area of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and enhance the Scottish Storytelling Centre, to which John Knox House is adjoined. As the client, EUCL view the purpose of the feasibility study work as: 1. to establish that the Literature House project is viable within the estimated construction budget 2. to assist in identifying a design-led, inspiring, innovative and deliverable option 3. to assist in the development of other project documentation such as the business case, project execution plan and strategic brief 4. to provide detailed understanding and assessment of the site information provided by the client 5. to assist in the analysis of the physical space - John Knox House and the Scottish Storytelling Centre - and how that space might be used 6. to include an understanding of the estimated construction budget relative to client requirements

Renewal: Possible extension due to delay

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413956 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £529,363 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDINBURGH UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE TRUST |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1SR |
| 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 East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHERFORD WATSON MANN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413956
- 22 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395417

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395417&idx=1
  24th September 2020 - SD1 LH Strategic Brief - EUCL Strategic Brief Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395417&idx=2
  24th September 2020 - SD2 LH Project Vision Brochure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395417&idx=3
  24th September 2020 - SD3 LH Procurement Process
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395417&idx=4
  24th September 2020 - SD4 LH Stage 1 ESPD Notice - for reference
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395417&idx=5
  24th September 2020 - SD5 LH Stage 1 ESPD Exclusion Grounds
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395417&idx=6
  24th September 2020 - SD6 LH Stage 1 ESPD Scoring Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395417&idx=7
  24th September 2020 - SD7 LH Stage 2 PIQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395417&idx=8
  24th September 2020 - SD8 LH Stage 2 PIQ Scoring Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395417&idx=9
  24th September 2020 - SD9 LH Stage 2 Fee Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395417
  Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust - The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (EUCL) intends to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for their Literature House for Scotland project. This notice relates to the full project - upon the completion of a successful feasibility study, it is intended that the chosen design team will be retained to undertake the full project to completion.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY413956
  Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust - The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (EUCL) intends to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for their Literature House for Scotland project. This notice relates to the full project - upon the completion of a successful feasibility study, it is intended that the chosen design team will be retained to undertake the full project to completion.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630921
- https://cityofliterature.com

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