Design and build for the cultural and creative transformation works to the Passmore Edwards Building, Falmouth

Falmouth Town CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-056214Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£6.6m

works

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

18 Jul 2025

Deadline 26 Aug 2025

Description

The Council invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of a professional services design team for design services to overhaul the Passmore Edwards Municipal Building as well as the build contractor. The appointed Supplier will act as the lead professional design team and build contractor for the works element for the major transformation of the Municipal Building. It should be noted that works consist of the following: 1. Internal works to redesign the internal gallery space (see brief). Initially this is to undertake RIBA Stages 0-2 which will inform a submission for funding. If approved, there will be a second phase RIBA 3-4. The final stage RIBA Stages 5-6 will also be dependent on external funding applications. 2. The construction element of the internal redesign. 3. External works to undertake alterations to existing building comprising of thermal and energy related improvements, with associated repairs. 4. The external works are at RIBA Stage 2 and have both Listed Building Consent and planning permission. Full details can be found in the accompanying documents with this Notice. See accompany documents with this notice.

Scope

Reference
01-07/25
Total value
£6,642,000 excluding VAT
£7,970,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
17 Sept 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Possible extension to 17 Sept 2029

The initial end date is for the design element only - i.e. internal works to redesign the internal gallery space (see brief). Initially this is to undertake RIBA Stages 0-2 which will inform a submission for funding. The contract then has further period of time to further work up the design and then transition into the build element. All of which will be subject to funding.

Main category
works
CPV classifications
45212300
45212310
45212311
45212312
45212313
45212330
45212350
45450000
71200000
71310000
71321000
71322100
71322200
71324000
71327000
71333000
71334000
71335000
71500000
Contract locations
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality ConsiderationsSub Criteria: Understanding the brief Sub Criteria: The Design Team Sub Criteria: Delivery Method and Programme Sub Criteria: Construction delivery phase Sub Criteria: Partnering and Collaboration Please refer to accompanying Invitation to Tenderquality60.00%
Price considerationsPlease refer to accompanying Invitation to Tendercost30.00%
Social Value ConsiderationsSocial Value - Please refer to accompanying Invitation to Tenderquality10.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Please refer to accompanying Invitation to Tender

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
14 Aug 2025, 10:59 pm
Submission deadline
26 Aug 2025, 11:00 am
Submission address
Email: procurement@falmouthtowncouncil.com
Electronic submission
No
Procedure
Open procedure