CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Grand Pavilion: Re-development feasibility & options appraisal - multi-disciplinary consultancy

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

To carry out a comprehensive multi-disciplinary feasibility and options appraisal for the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. The work will be required to produce documentation sufficiently advanced to make a convincing case for investment from targeted funders and enable the project to be presented as a viable proposition with clear evidence of public and stakeholder support.

There are four elements to the contract, briefly described below. Full details can be found in the supporting documentation. Contractors can bid for one or more element and consortia bids from two or more organisations working collaboratively will also be considered, however you must state in your submission how you will plan and manage the collaboration. In all cases, Awen will determine what it believes to be the best value and approach.

The four elements are:

1. Physical and heritage assessment - to include comprehensive statements outlining the historical, heritage and cultural significance of the Grand Pavilion; thorough, evidence based assessment of the condition of the historic fabric and building features, include an invasive surveys; thorough inspections of M&E systems;

2. Facility Mix

Re-assessment of potential uses and facility mix across cultural, health, wellbeing and commercial sectors; Updating business plan to reflect up-to-date financial/usage/facility mix; Identifying opportunities which would enhance operations and sustainability (economically and environmentally);

3. Design

Establish plans and cost plan to RIBA stage 2+, taking into account findings of parts 1 and 2; using findings of surveys to determine conservation approaches; artist's impressions

4. Funding

Analyse outcomes of parts 1, 2 and 3 to devise a comprehensive funding strategy; identify and meet with potential funders; preparing expression of interest documents

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=86796.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

A maximum budget of £40,000+VAT is available for this commission.

Tenders will be evaluated on quality, price and by assessing the amount of professional services time and other tangible outcomes as identified in our specification.

The work must be completed by 1st May 2019 at the latest.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Any contract award will be subject to the project securing full funding. Awen reserve the right to negotiate a reduced of increased package of work with the successful consultant(s) in accordance with clause 9 of Schedule 1 Instructions to Tender.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:86796)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice