Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust

Concepts

• edinburgh
• edinburgh unesco city of literature trust
• architectural services
• eucl
• unesco city of literature trust
• literature house
• netherbow area of edinburgh
• literature house project
• detailed understanding
• scotland project

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland

Description

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (EUCL) intends to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for their Literature House for Scotland project. This notice relates to the full project — upon the completion of a successful feasibility study, it is intended that the chosen design team will be retained to undertake the full project to completion.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (EUCL) intends to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for their Literature House for Scotland project. This notice relates to the full project — upon the completion of a successful feasibility study, it is intended that the chosen design team will be retained to undertake the full project to completion. The Literature House project is part of a wider ambition to develop a Literary Quarter at the Netherbow area of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and enhance the Scottish Storytelling Centre, to which John Knox House is adjoined. As the client, EUCL view the purpose of the feasibility study work as: 1) To establish that the Literature House project is viable within the estimated construction budget; 2) To assist in identifying a design-led, inspiring, innovative and deliverable option; 3) To assist in the development of other project documentation such as the business case, project execution plan and strategic brief; 4) To provide detailed understanding and assessment of the site information provided by the client; 5) To assist in the analysis of the physical space – John Knox House and the Scottish Storytelling Centre – and how that space might be used; 6) To include an understanding of the estimated construction budget relative to client requirements.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 71200000 - Architectural and related services
• 79415200 - Design consultancy services
• 71220000 - Architectural design services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

Uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the current pandemic.

Other Information

The selection of the architect-led multidisciplinary team will be carried out using the two stage restricted process. Pre-qualification The completed ESPDs will be scored to establish bidders to proceed to the tender stages. Please refer to contract documentation for exclusion and selection criteria. Tender Stage Short-listed bidders (maximum 5) will be invited to submit project specific information on a Pre-Interview Questionnaire (PIQ). These will be scored by the selection panel and bidders will be invited to attend a digital presentation/interview. Final selection will be on a quality based selection procedure. Please refer to contract documentation for detailed information on scoring for this stage. (SC Ref:649151)