Official UK procurement notice
Design Competition for Timespan Redevelopment Feasibility Study
Authority: The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionTimespan finds itself at a pivotal juncture, marked by significant transformation efforts. This moment is critical, requiring a comprehensive revitalisation of our entire building to support our strategic plan for 2025-2028 (see attached). The need for redevelopment stems from our commitment to unlocking Timespan's full potential as a cohesive, sustainable museum and cultural institution.
A feasibility study will inform this transformation, ensuring Timespan evolves into a more accessible, sustainable, and inclusive institution. The study will shape significant changes across both our physical infrastructure and the interpretive narratives that reflect our community's evolving needs and the broader impacts of the climate crisis and the legacies of colonialism and extractivism.
CPV: Advisory architectural services · Architectural and related services · Architectural design services · Architectural services for building extensions · Architectural services for buildings · Architectural services for outdoor areas · Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest · Feasibility study · Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Timespan intends to appoint an architect-led design team to provide the design…Published value£30,000
Timespan intends to appoint an architect-led design team to provide the design services required to review the current material and progress a Feasibility Study.
A Feasibility Study for Timespan’s building will guide our future strategic investment into the building and narratives presented. This study will produce a comprehensive report, detailing designs and costs to RIBA Stage 1. Aligned with Timespan’s mission to use arts, heritage, digital technologies, education, wellbeing, and community building as catalysts for political, social, cultural, environmental, and communal change, the feasibility study will prioritise sustainability, accessibility, and community involvement. Through collaboration with architects, communities, youth partners, and experts, we aim to develop a sustainable design, accurate costing, and a resilient project plan. Our goal is to enhance the vision and resilience of our facility, ensuring it remains a vibrant and inclusive community asset for the future.
Due to the grant funded nature of the project, the contract for services may pause or end after the completion of any RIBA stage.
Timespan intends to instruct to RIBA Stage 1 completion initially, with a planned start date for design team appointment for the project late 2024, with completion of the feasibility study in July 2025 and a contract start on site after a fundraising campaign in circa summer 2027.
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- Suitability
Timespan invites Expressions of Interest from architects, architectural practices and design teams who can demonstrate and illustrate the following expertise:
- Experience of working on the refurbishment and extension of buildings.
- Experience of integrating zero carbon technologies and energy management strategies in the delivery of building refurbishment projects.
- Experience of working with clients in the cultural sector.
- Experience of working in consultation with communities.
- Experience of working on projects largely funded by public grant.
- Experience of working collaboratively with other architects, engineers or industry professionals.
- Experience of delivering projects in rural context.
- Experience of working on conservation led projects
- That the practice has sufficient resources to undertake the work in the proposed timescales.
- Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must be RIAS and/or RIBA Accredited Architectural Practices
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 13 Sept 2024, 13:52 BST
- Last source update
- 21 Oct 2024, 08:41 BST
- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-033877- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-049acaFind a Tender
Publisher note: NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=778022. 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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/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. (SC Ref:778022) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=778022
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 23 Oct 2024, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
21 Oct 2024 → 28 Oct 2024 · 3 dates- Notice published21 Oct 2024, 08:41 BST
- Submission deadline23 Oct 2024, 17:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected28 Oct 2024
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Deadline moved to 23 Oct 2024, 17:00 BST21 Oct 2024, 08:41 BST+2 days · was 21 Oct 2024, 17:00 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.2 | 21 Oct 2024 | 23 Oct 2024 | +2 d |
Extension added by request from Tendering teams.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- TimespanContracting authority
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria