--- title: "Orkney's Creative Catalyst" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000738007" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738007" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000738007.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000738007.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ROYAL INCORPORATION OF ARCHITECTS IN SCOTLAND (RIAS)" published: "2023-07-13" --- # Orkney's Creative Catalyst Buyer: THE ROYAL INCORPORATION OF ARCHITECTS IN SCOTLAND (RIAS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000738007 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738007) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000738007.json) ## Summary The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has issued a tender titled "Orkney's Creative Catalyst" for the redevelopment of two buildings in Stromness and Birsay. The tender falls under the industry category of "Recreation, culture and religion" and is at the "active" procurement stage. The deadline for submissions is 31st July 2023, and the total contract value is £3,337,000. The procurement method is "selective" with a "Restricted procedure" in place, and electronic submissions are accepted. This opportunity is ideal for businesses in the services sector looking to engage in creative design projects. The tender aims to establish a vibrant arts hub and expand a residency centre, fostering local creativity and supporting economic growth in Orkney. Businesses involved in architecture, design, and creative industries are well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process, which emphasises sustainability and innovation. ## Notice Orkney's Creative Catalyst competition to appoint a full design team to redevelop two buildings: a creative arts hub in Stromness adjacent to the original gallery and a residency centre in Birsay. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Pier Arts Centre aspires to transform the arts and creative sector as an engine of economic growth, social cohesion and well-being in Orkney. It aims to establish a creative arts hub in Stromness and extend its residency centre in Birsay. The proposed arts hub will offer new ways for audiences to engage with and experience creativity and support the growth of the Creative Industries locally. It will provide opportunities for the Pier Arts Centre to generate income. Its location, adjacent to the new Orkney Research and Innovation Campus, will enable further arts-science research. The expanded residency centre in Birsay will offer complementary opportunities for learning, networking, creating and exchange within an inspiring and historic rural landscape. It will further enable the educational work of the Pier Arts Centre, influence its programme and collection, extend networks for individuals and organisations and establish a landing site for those eager to visit and study in Orkney, whilst providing a launch site for local talent. Orkney is a leader in the strategies and technologies being developed to provide renewable energy and to reach Net Zero. The development of the creative arts hub and residency centre will consider the requirements of sustainably and meet or exceed the requirements outlined in PAS 2080. In order to achieve this, close liaison will be required with the client and the Islands Centre for Net Zero. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483722 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 13 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,337,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | THE ROYAL INCORPORATION OF ARCHITECTS IN SCOTLAND (RIAS) | | Additional buyers | PIER ARTS CENTRE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 2BE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Stromness and South Isles | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings - 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas - 71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions ## Release History - 13 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483722 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL483722&idx=1 13th July 2023 - Orkney's Creative Catalyst - Brief - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483722 Orkney's Creative Catalyst - Orkney's Creative Catalyst competition to appoint a full design team to redevelop two buildings: a creative arts hub in Stromness adjacent to the original gallery and a residency centre in Birsay. ## Notice URLs - http://rias.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738007 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=738007 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=738007 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.rias.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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