CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

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Title

Multidisciplinary Design Team for the Redevelopment of Carnegie House, Bridgend: Heritage, Workspace

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Description of the goods or services required

Awen Cultural Trust seeks to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to develop, cost, coordinate and secure the necessary consents for the redevelopment of Carnegie House, Bridgend, creating a fit-for-purpose community cultural venue and modern office headquarters.

Awen wish to appoint a lead designer / architect to act as Principal Designer (CDM 2015) and coordinate a team capable of fulfilling the roles below in response to the scale and objectives of the brief.

Core disciplines and specialisms

• Conservation Architect / Architect (lead) – listed building strategy, planning & LBC submissions, coordination, Principal Designer. Align proposals with HIA principles; prepare LBC materials evidencing significance, impact and justification.

• Interior Designer – concept and estimates for Main Hall, refreshment/bar servery, welcome/reception, first floor workspace, wayfinding (incl. banners/flagpoles), circulation, furniture, finishes, FF&E, joinery, lighting and acoustics treatments.

• Structural Engineer – column removal scheme review, stage structure, any alterations to former external rear wall pier, openings for means of escape; liaison on reversibility/minimal intervention.

• Building Services (MEP) Engineer – heating/ventilation improvements (thermal comfort), small power, data, house/feature lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm, accessibility systems; advice on low energy solutions aligned to heritage constraints.

• Acoustics Consultant – advise and address Main Hall acoustic issues cited by users; design for speech/music/film modes and noise breakout control between floors and spaces.

• Fire Engineer / Building Control liaison – review and demonstrate compliant means of escape options (60/110/220 persons) tied to sanitary provision strategy and access rights; support with Full Plans submission.

• Cost Consultant / QS – review current outline and provide updated cost planning, value engineering, risk allowances and procurement options against emerging schemes.

• Principal Designer (CDM) – pre construction information, design risk management, and H&S file.

Optional (as required)

• Rights of Way/Party Wall/Property legal support (re: rear/side alleyway access).

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

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Type of Procedure

Single stage

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

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Time Limits

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

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

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Additional Information

(WA Ref:171406)

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice