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title: "The Crichton Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000698950"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CRICHTON TRUST"
published: "2025-01-13"
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# The Crichton Project

Buyer: THE CRICHTON TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000698950

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## Summary

The Crichton Trust has awarded a contract to O'Donnell Brown Architects for "The Crichton Project," aimed at creating a world-renowned centre for innovation in Dumfries, UK. The project involves constructing a high-quality sustainable building on the site of the former hospital laundry, designated for reflection, research, and wellbeing with a specialism in art and wellbeing. Initiated under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, the tender process began in July 2022, with key deadlines throughout the year, culminating in the award in November 2022. The total contract value is 49,585.63 GBP, with the contract being signed on 19 February 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in architecture, construction, and related services, particularly those interested in innovative and sustainable building projects. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its focus on collaboration and the formation of diverse teams to tackle different aspects of the build. Companies with expertise in sustainability, art, and wellbeing are especially encouraged to participate, leveraging the project's potential to enhance their credibility and portfolio in significant public sector developments.

## Notice

Through the enterprising custodianship of The Crichton, The Crichton Trust aim to establish a world-renowned home and destination for innovation; a place for people to cohabit and share ideas - all inspired by The Crichton's extraordinary history, places and spaces. The project will replace the former hospital laundry, which commands a prominent and strategic position within The Crichton, with a high quality sustainable new building as a centre for reflection, research and wellbeing with a specialism of international significance in art and wellbeing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Through the enterprising custodianship of The Crichton, The Crichton Trust aim to establish a world-renowned home and destination for innovation; a place for people to cohabit and share ideas - all inspired by The Crichton's extraordinary history, places and spaces. The project will replace the former hospital laundry, which commands a prominent and strategic position within The Crichton, with a high quality sustainable new building as a centre for reflection, research and wellbeing with a specialism of international significance in art and wellbeing. The building will seek to include: - The Crichton Archive, which has potential to achieve UNESCO Memory of the World Status for The Crichton Royal - The Crichton Heritage Centre, which would enhance our understanding and, where appropriate, celebrate the 180 year heritage and innovation in the provision of mental health care. It would recognise the international importance of The Crichton Royal's contribution to the development of mental health services and the innovative use of open space and the arts in healthcare and wellbeing - An accessible intergenerational academic Library and Learning Resource Centre - A regional Art and Land Archives and Research Centre - A Visual Arts Gallery and Exhibition Space to house the NHS Dumfries and Galloway and Dumfries and Galloway Council 'Crichton Collections' comprising 150 years of patient's artwork, as well as other visiting exhibitions. RIAS Consultancy have been commissioned by The Crichton Trust to deliver a competition that offers an opportunity for a wide range of practices of different sizes and experience levels to create teams and submit bids in partnership together, helping to avoid common blocks to larger tenders for small businesses such as insurance limits. The second stage of the process builds on this collaborative spirit with the shortlisted teams working with the client and stakeholders to build the strategic brief for the site before they develop their own design proposals. Each team will exhibit their work for a digital exhibition and judging process. Stage 1 Launch Mid July 2022 Stage 1 Deadline Mid August 2022 Stage 2 Shortlist Early September 2022 Stage 2 Deadline Early October Award/Appointment date End of November 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521600 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,585 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CRICHTON TRUST |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 4ZE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | O'DONNELL BROWN ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521600
- 11 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453610

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453610&idx=6
  12th August 2022 - The Crichton Trust - Strategic Planning Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453610&idx=5
  11th July 2022 - Site Photography
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453610&idx=1
  11th July 2022 - The Crichton Project Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453610&idx=2
  11th July 2022 - Merrick Building Site Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453610&idx=3
  11th July 2022 - Merrick Building Existing Elevations and Plans
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453610&idx=4
  11th July 2022 - The Crichton Trust Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453610
  The Crichton Project - Through the enterprising custodianship of The Crichton, The Crichton Trust aim to establish a world-renowned home and destination for innovation; a place for people to cohabit and share ideas - all inspired by The Crichton's extraordinary history, places and spaces. The project will replace the former hospital laundry, which commands a prominent and strategic position within The Crichton, with a high quality sustainable new building as a centre for reflection, research and wellbeing with a specialism of international significance in art and wellbeing.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521600
  The Crichton Project - Through the enterprising custodianship of The Crichton, The Crichton Trust aim to establish a world-renowned home and destination for innovation; a place for people to cohabit and share ideas - all inspired by The Crichton's extraordinary history, places and spaces. The project will replace the former hospital laundry, which commands a prominent and strategic position within The Crichton, with a high quality sustainable new building as a centre for reflection, research and wellbeing with a specialism of international significance in art and wellbeing.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698950
- https://www.crichton.co.uk/
- https://www.rias.org.uk/

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