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title: "Iolaire Visitor Centre Pre-Design Stage Team"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000643924"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR"
published: "2021-06-08"
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# Iolaire Visitor Centre Pre-Design Stage Team

Buyer: COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000643924

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a regional authority based in Stornoway, UK. The contract, titled "Iolaire Visitor Centre Pre-Design Stage Team," falls under the services category, specifically involving site appraisals, surveys, and sustainability strategies for a new visitor attraction. The tender was part of an open procurement method and is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed for £54,450 on 30 April 2021. Notable dates include the tender period closing on 5 March 2021, with bid openings also occurring on that date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services, project management, sustainability consulting, and construction planning. Companies with experience in public services and a strong commitment to sustainability will find this procurement particularly relevant. The involvement of multiple bids, including those from small and medium-sized enterprises, indicates a competitive market, allowing various firms to leverage their expertise and potentially contribute to a landmark project in Stornoway.

## Notice

The Comhairle, in partnership with Iolaire Centre Ltd, invite tenders for a Pre-design Stage (subset of work covered by RIBA Stages 0&1) team for services including site appraisals and surveys, sustainability strategy and pre-construction planning for the Iolaire Visitor Centre, a major new visitor attraction in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. The contract will be between the Comhairle and the contractor.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Comhairle, in partnership with Iolaire Centre Ltd, invite tenders for a Pre-design Stage (subset of work covered by RIBA Stages 0&1) team for services including site appraisals and surveys, sustainability strategy and pre-construction planning for the Iolaire Visitor Centre, a major new visitor attraction in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. The contract will be between the Comhairle and the contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417513 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,450 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR |
| Locality | STORNOWAY |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS1 2BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURO HAPPOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417513
- 10 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406432

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406432
  Iolaire Visitor Centre Pre-Design Stage Team - The Comhairle, in partnership with Iolaire Centre Ltd, invite tenders for a Pre-design Stage (subset of work covered by RIBA Stages 0&1) team for services including site appraisals and surveys, sustainability strategy and pre-construction planning for the Iolaire Visitor Centre, a major new visitor attraction in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. The contract will be between the Comhairle and the contractor.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417513
  Iolaire Visitor Centre Pre-Design Stage Team - The Comhairle, in partnership with Iolaire Centre Ltd, invite tenders for a Pre-design Stage (subset of work covered by RIBA Stages 0&1) team for services including site appraisals and surveys, sustainability strategy and pre-construction planning for the Iolaire Visitor Centre, a major new visitor attraction in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. The contract will be between the Comhairle and the contractor.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643924
- https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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