Appointment of a Project Manager led ICT for BRCD - the Gobbins Phase 2

Mid and East Antrim Council wish to appoint an Economic Operator to provide a Project Manager led Integrated Team (ICT) for the design and delivery of "The Gobbins Phase 2" The Gobbins Phase 2 project aims to address capacity issues, principally by introducing a looped walk that connects the coastal path to the cliff top path, meaning that visitors do not have to return along the same path. The development will unlock the potential of The Gobbins, significantly increasing. The proposal for the project will include the following key elements; • Element 1 - Ingress Structure • Element 2 - Welcome Hub • Element 3 - Virtual Reality Digital Enhancement at the existing Visitor Centre • Element 4 - Refurbishment of Cliff Top Path Network • Element 5 - Visitor Servicing The Economic Operator will be appointed under the NEC4 Professional Service Contract and shall provide the professional services applicable to RIBA Plan of Work (2020) Stages 2 to 7 and as specified in the PQQ and ITT documents. The chosen route for the procurement of the IST is a traditional route, with fully designed and specified package, prior to issuing of the construction Phase tender package. Following the procurement and appointment of the IST the Economic Operator shall undertake the management of the IST on behalf of the Employer.