Tender for Architectural Feasibility Study – Edinburgh
To appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for the Literature House for Scotland project.
United Kingdom-Edinburgh: Architectural and related services
2020/S 187-452875
Contract notice
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addresses
Postal address: John Knox House, Top Floor Office, 45 High Street
Town: Edinburgh
NUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
Postal code: EH1 1SR
Country: United Kingdom
Contact person: Ali Bowden
E-mail: ali@cityofliterature.com
Telephone: +44 1315579850
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30470
I.2)Information about joint procurement
I.3)Communication
National registration number: SC 002753
Postal address: 15 Rutland Square
Town: Edinburgh
NUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
Postal code: EH1 2BE
Country: United Kingdom
Contact person: Alastair Cook
E-mail: alastair@alastaircook.com
Telephone: +44 7734174728
I.4)Type of the contracting authority
I.5)Main activity
Section II: Object
II.1.1)Title:
Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust
II.1.2)Main CPV code
II.1.3)Type of contract
II.1.4)Short description:
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.
II.1.5)Estimated total value
II.1.6)Information about lots
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Edinburgh, Scotland.
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
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.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Possible extension due to delay.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1.1)Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Architects and practices who wish to apply must either be registered with the Architects Registration Board of the UK; under terms of current UK acts, or hold such qualifications as comply with articles 3 and 4 of EC Directive 85/384/EEC.
III.1.2)Economic and financial standing
III.1.3)Technical and professional ability
III.2.1)Information about a particular profession
Architects and practices who wish to apply must either be registered with the Architects Registration Board of the UK; under terms of current UK acts, or hold such qualifications as comply with articles 3 and 4 of EC Directive 85/384/EEC.
III.2.3)Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the current pandemic.
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:
IV.2.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tenders
Edinburgh, Scotland.
To be opened by RIAS Consultancy agent Alastair Cook FRIAS.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
VI.3)Additional information:
The selection of the architect-led multidisciplinary team will be carried out using the two stage restricted process.
Pre-qualification
The completed ESPDs will be scored to establish bidders to proceed to the tender stages. Please refer to contract documentation for exclusion and selection criteria.
Tender stage
Short-listed bidders (maximum 5) will be invited to submit project specific information on a pre-interview questionnaire (PIQ). These will be scored by the selection panel and bidders will be invited to attend a digital presentation/interview. Final selection will be on a quality based selection procedure. Please refer to contract documentation for detailed information on scoring for this stage.
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Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=630921
VI.4.1)Review body
Postal address: Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Town: Edinburgh
Postal code: EH1 1LB
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1312252525
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice: