Forth Bridge Experience - Visitor Reception Hub

Concepts

• hub building
• building construction
• new reception hub
• build of a visitor reception hub
• forth bridge
• bridge experience
• build of a visitor reception hub building
• visitor reception hub
• minor refurbishment
• scope of the works

Location

Adjacent to the Forth Bridge near South Queensferry

Description

The scope of the works to be procured is the detailed design and build of a visitor reception hub adjacent to the Forth Bridge. The works are further described below:- 1 Hub Building – principally steel or timber frame with cladding, single storey. 2 Widen existing access road from Hawes brae into new reception hub. 3 New car parking. 4 New walkways from Dalmeny Station to the attraction and on to the foot of Hawes Brae. 5 Minor refurbishment of the existing “Forts” residence into back of house offices for the new operator. 6 Elements of woodland management and landscaping works.

Total Quantity or Scope

A single contract for the design and build of a visitor reception hub building. Expected to commence in Oct 2022 and conclude in Dec 2023.

Renewal Options

Additional scope. Network Rail may instruct additional scope via Employers Options. As part of the ITT Tenderers will be required to provide a rate only for these items. Option 1 - Stepped access forming replacement for existing "Jacob's Ladder" walk (Approx. £250k) Option 2 - New bridge over cycle path; assumed pre-fabricated timber (Approx. £10 - £50k) Option 3 - Internal operator fitout as defined in Pricing schedule section 1.06.04 (Approx. £250k - £750k)

CPV Codes

• 45210000 - Building construction work

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.