--- title: "The Falkirk Wheel (TFW) Professional Design Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000747005" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747005" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000747005.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000747005.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS" published: "2024-02-07" --- # The Falkirk Wheel (TFW) Professional Design Services Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000747005 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747005) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000747005.json) ## Summary Scottish Canals, a public body located in Glasgow, UK, is seeking professional design services for "The Falkirk Wheel (TFW)". The procurement process is in the award stage and involves developing feasibility designs to technical designs for various lots under RIBA stages. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the main procurement category is works. The deadline for the tender was on February 7, 2024. The opportunity lies in providing design and construction services for visitor facilities and accommodations at The Falkirk Wheel, making it suitable for businesses experienced in architectural design and construction. The contracting process led by Scottish Canals presents opportunities for businesses in the architecture and construction industry to participate in the development of various facilities at The Falkirk Wheel. Businesses with expertise in feasibility designs, technical design, and construction can effectively compete in providing services for the planned lots. The contract, awarded to Smith Scott Mullan + Associates Ltd., covers a range of design services for different aspects of The Falkirk Wheel site, highlighting opportunities for innovation and growth in the architectural sector. ## Notice Scottish Canals are looking to develop feasibility designs (RIBA stage 0/1) to technical design using the RIBA Plan of Work process (RIBA stages 1-4) for the lots below Lot 1: TFW Visitor Centre Master Planning Options Lot 2: TFW Campervan Lot 3: TFW WC (Toilet) Improvements Lot 4: TFW New Port Downie Customer Facilities Lot 5: TFW Staff Welfare Facilities Phase 2 Lot 6: TFW Entrance and Ticket Office Lot 7: TFW Visitor Experience & Staff Facilities Lot 8: Falkirk Boat Hire Accommodation Lot 9: TFW Potential Additional Projects ### Lot Information TFW Visitor Centre Master Planning Options This initial piece of option design work will revisit and explore opportunities for the development of TFW visitor centre and associated land. Options: There is an option to take some of the work packages beyond RIBA stage 4 however this would be decided by SC for each work package. Post RIBA Stage 4 Scottish Canals will retain the right to: -Require full rights to all materials produced and electronic copies of all files should be supplied for our records. Tender RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) along -with construction works as a design and build contract Extend the existing design team contract to RIBA stage 7 (Use) with the view that the project will be run as traditional contract -Re tender for design team services for RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) with the view that the project will be run as a traditional contract. Therefore the total estimated value of construction of all lots to include this option is GPB 2,210,000 TFW Campervans Scottish Canals are looking to develop feasibility designs (RIBA stage 0/1) to technical design (RIBA stage 4) for the the The Falkirk Wheel (TFW) Campervans.. This lost was removed from the ITT and will not be awarded to this contract Options: There is an option to take some of the work packages beyond RIBA stage 4 however this would be decided by SC for each work package. Post RIBA Stage 4 Scottish Canals will retain the right to: -Require full rights to all materials produced and electronic copies of all files should be supplied for our records. Tender RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) along -with construction works as a design and build contract Extend the existing design team contract to RIBA stage 7 (Use) with the view that the project will be run as traditional contract -Re tender for design team services for RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) with the view that the project will be run as a traditional contract. Therefore the total estimated value of construction of all lots to include this option is GPB 2,210,000 TFW WC Toilet Improvements Scottish Canals are looking to develop feasibility designs (RIBA stage 0/1) to technical design (RIBA stage 4) for the The Falkirk Wheel ( TFW) WC Improvements. Options: There is an option to take some of the work packages beyond RIBA stage 4 however this would be decided by SC for each work package. Post RIBA Stage 4 Scottish Canals will retain the right to: -Require full rights to all materials produced and electronic copies of all files should be supplied for our records. Tender RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) along -with construction works as a design and build contract Extend the existing design team contract to RIBA stage 7 (Use) with the view that the project will be run as traditional contract -Re tender for design team services for RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) with the view that the project will be run as a traditional contract. Therefore the total estimated value of construction of all lots to include this option is GPB 2,210,000 TFW New Port Downie Customer Facilities Scottish Canals are looking to develop feasibility designs (RIBA stage 0/1) to technical design (RIBA stage 4) for the The Falkirk Wheel (TFW) Staff Welfare Facilities. Options: There is an option to take some of the work packages beyond RIBA stage 4 however this would be decided by SC for each work package. Post RIBA Stage 4 Scottish Canals will retain the right to: -Require full rights to all materials produced and electronic copies of all files should be supplied for our records. Tender RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) along -with construction works as a design and build contract Extend the existing design team contract to RIBA stage 7 (Use) with the view that the project will be run as traditional contract -Re tender for design team services for RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) with the view that the project will be run as a traditional contract. Therefore the total estimated value of construction of all lots to include this option is GPB 2,210,000 TFW Staff Welfare Facilities Phase 2 Scottish Canals are looking to develop feasibility designs (RIBA stage 0/1) to technical design (RIBA stage 4) for the TFW Campervan site, TFW visitor centre toilets, TFW visitor centre entrance area, TFW staff welfare facilities, TFW back wing extension and the Falkirk Boat Hire accommodation by appointing a multi-disciplinary design team. Options: There is an option to take some of the work packages beyond RIBA stage 4 however this would be decided by SC for each work package. Post RIBA Stage 4 Scottish Canals will retain the right to: -Require full rights to all materials produced and electronic copies of all files should be supplied for our records. Tender RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) along -with construction works as a design and build contract Extend the existing design team contract to RIBA stage 7 (Use) with the view that the project will be run as traditional contract -Re tender for design team services for RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) with the view that the project will be run as a traditional contract. Therefore the total estimated value of construction of all lots to include this option is GPB 2,210,000 TFW Entrance and Ticket Office Scottish Canals are looking to develop feasibility designs (RIBA stage 0/1) to technical design (RIBA stage 4) for the TFW Entrance and Ticket Office. Options: There is an option to take some of the work packages beyond RIBA stage 4 however this would be decided by SC for each work package. Post RIBA Stage 4 Scottish Canals will retain the right to: -Require full rights to all materials produced and electronic copies of all files should be supplied for our records. Tender RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) along -with construction works as a design and build contract Extend the existing design team contract to RIBA stage 7 (Use) with the view that the project will be run as traditional contract -Re tender for design team services for RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) with the view that the project will be run as a traditional contract. Therefore the total estimated value of construction of all lots to include this option is GPB 2,210,000 TFW Visitor Experience & Staff Facilities Scottish Canals are looking to develop feasibility designs (RIBA stage 0/1) to technical design (RIBA stage 4) for the TFW Visitor Experience & Staff Facilities. Options: There is an option to take some of the work packages beyond RIBA stage 4 however this would be decided by SC for each work package. Post RIBA Stage 4 Scottish Canals will retain the right to: -Require full rights to all materials produced and electronic copies of all files should be supplied for our records. Tender RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) along -with construction works as a design and build contract Extend the existing design team contract to RIBA stage 7 (Use) with the view that the project will be run as traditional contract -Re tender for design team services for RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) with the view that the project will be run as a traditional contract. Therefore the total estimated value of construction of all lots to include this option is GPB 2,210,000 Falkirk Boat Hire Accommodation Scottish Canals are looking to develop feasibility designs (RIBA stage 0/1) to technical design (RIBA stage 4) for the Falkirk Boat Hire Accommodation . Options: There is an option to take some of the work packages beyond RIBA stage 4 however this would be decided by SC for each work package. Post RIBA Stage 4 Scottish Canals will retain the right to: -Require full rights to all materials produced and electronic copies of all files should be supplied for our records. Tender RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) along -with construction works as a design and build contract Extend the existing design team contract to RIBA stage 7 (Use) with the view that the project will be run as traditional contract -Re tender for design team services for RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) with the view that the project will be run as a traditional contract. Therefore the total estimated value of construction of all lots to include this option is GPB 2,210,000 TFW Potential Additional Projects Scottish Canals are looking to develop feasibility designs (RIBA stage 0/1) to technical design (RIBA stage 4) for the TFW Campervan site, TFW visitor centre toilets, TFW visitor centre entrance area, TFW staff welfare facilities, TFW back wing extension and the Falkirk Boat Hire accommodation by appointing a multi-disciplinary design team. Options: There is an option to take some of the work packages beyond RIBA stage 4 however this would be decided by SC for each work package. Post RIBA Stage 4 Scottish Canals will retain the right to: -Require full rights to all materials produced and electronic copies of all files should be supplied for our records. Tender RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) along -with construction works as a design and build contract Extend the existing design team contract to RIBA stage 7 (Use) with the view that the project will be run as traditional contract -Re tender for design team services for RIBA stages 5-7 (Construction to Use) with the view that the project will be run as a traditional contract. Therefore the total estimated value of construction of all lots to include this option is GPB 2,210,000 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498215 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,210,000 | | Lots value | £90,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £152,673 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH CANALS | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 9SP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Canal | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SMITH SCOTT MULLAN + ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work ## Release History - 7 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498215 - 7 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492030 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492030 The Falkirk Wheel (TFW) Professional Design Services - Scottish Canals are looking to develop feasibility designs (RIBA stage 0/1) to technical design using the RIBA Plan of Work process (RIBA stages 1-4) for the lots below Lot 1: TFW Visitor Centre Master Planning Options Lot 2: TFW Campervan Lot 3: TFW WC (Toilet) Improvements Lot 4: TFW New Port Downie Customer Facilities Lot 5: TFW Staff Welfare Facilities Phase 2 Lot 6: TFW Entrance and Ticket Office Lot 7: TFW Visitor Experience & Staff Facilities Lot 8: Falkirk Boat Hire Accommodation Lot 9: TFW Potential Additional Projects - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498215 The Falkirk Wheel (TFW) Professional Design Services - Scottish Canals are looking to develop feasibility designs (RIBA stage 0/1) to technical design using the RIBA Plan of Work process (RIBA stages 1-4) for the lots below Lot 1: TFW Visitor Centre Master Planning Options Lot 2: TFW Campervan Lot 3: TFW WC (Toilet) Improvements Lot 4: TFW New Port Downie Customer Facilities Lot 5: TFW Staff Welfare Facilities Phase 2 Lot 6: TFW Entrance and Ticket Office Lot 7: TFW Visitor Experience & Staff Facilities Lot 8: Falkirk Boat Hire Accommodation Lot 9: TFW Potential Additional Projects ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747005 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/82768724018BFCC5B3D1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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