Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Northumberland County Council
25 Blackthorn Drive
Blyth
NE24 3XW
UK
Contact person: Kerry Davidson
Telephone: +44 7961844284
E-mail: kerry.davidson@northumberland.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.northumberland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30547
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Berwick Maltings Theatre Main Contractor
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Northumberland County Council (NCC) is looking to conduct a procurement exercise to appoint a main contractor to carry out the works at The Berwick Maltings Theatre.
To support this, we would like to gain information from the market regarding a number of issues related to the potential procurement exercise.
All responses are to be provided by completing the Market Engagement Questionnaire and uploading your response via the NEPO Portal by 30th August 2024.
www.nepo.org reference DN683373
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
14 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Berwick Upon Tweed
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Maltings current Eastern Lane venue is no longer fit for purpose and the Maltings (Berwick) Trust has worked in partnership with Northumberland County Council to secure Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal funding to deliver a 21st century venue on the existing site that transforms the customer experience, hosts a significantly enhanced programme, and acts as a major catalyst for the year-round regeneration of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The existing Maltings venue is ageing, no longer fit for purpose, fails to exploit its unique river-view location, and presents ever-increasing operational challenges – e.g., tired furnishing and décor, lack of soundproofing which prevents simultaneous programming, inaccessible areas for audiences and artists with disabilities, seating and facilities which fall far short of modern audience expectations, antiquated heating, wiring and ventilation. An independent scoping and feasibility study has clearly established the preferred approach - delivering a 21st century venue (the New Maltings) on the existing site that transforms both the customer experience and business model and acts as a major catalyst for the regeneration of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Following completion of various design options over recent months, it has been decided the funding will be prioritised within the existing building and limiting the amount of new build. A multi- disciplinary design team are currently appointed and have recently completed the Stage 2 design.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/01/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
THIS MARKET TESTING EXERCISE IS SCHEDULED TO END: 30 August 2024 12:00 Noon.
SHOULD YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EXERCISE PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR RESPONSE IS UPLOADED TO THE NEPO PORTAL BY THIS DATE AND TIME- www.nepo.org reference number DN683373.
Contact Details
The Procurement Officer for this Market Testing exercise is Kerry Davidson.
Please note that any queries regarding the questionnaire should be raised via the NEPO Portal only.
(SC Ref:772544)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/07/2024