Worcester Performing Arts Centre

Concepts

• worcester
• worcester city centre
• performing arts centre
• theatre construction
• scala theatre
• worcester performing arts centre
• worcester city council
• heart of worcester city centre
• northern part of the city centre
• worcester’s fhsf programme

Location

Worcestershire:

Description

Worcester City Council (the "Authority") is bringing to the market an excellent opportunity for the redevelopment of the site of the former Scala Theatre and Corn Exchange in the heart of Worcester City Centre to form a Performing Arts Centre. The Authority is seeking to appoint a contractor via a two stage tender process to work with them to deliver the construction (and part design) of and deliver the architectural vision for the Project which has already been developed to RIBA Stage 3. The Authority is seeking a contractor who will work them collaboratively in order to manage risk, cost and quality and who is sensitive to the nature of the Project, its location and the community interest in it. In addition to the main building work for the Project, the Authority intends for the appointed contractor to also undertake any demolition and enabling works that are required as part of the development of the site in preparation for the main building works.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Authority is bringing to the market an excellent opportunity for the redevelopment of the site of the former Scala Theatre and Corn Exchange in the heart of Worcester City Centre to form a Performing Arts Centre (the "Project"). The redevelopment of the Scala and Corn Exchange forms the primary aspect of the Worcester Future High Street Fund (FHSF) redevelopment programme being led by the Authority. Worcester’s FHSF programme will transform the northern part of the City Centre into a diverse leisure, cultural, entertainment and residential quarter that will attract younger people and families. Since the 19th century, the Northern Gateway of Worcester City Centre has served as a commercial hub within the City. However, the area has recently been in decline as the number of vacant retail units has increased and footfall has decreased. The objective of the FHSF programme is to create a vibrant leisure and entertainment quarter adjacent to the high-quality primary retail core providing residents and visitors with an additional attraction and extending the City Centre’s overall vibrancy. … The Authority is seeking a contractor who will work them collaboratively in order to manage risk, cost and quality and who is sensitive to the nature of the Project, its location and the community interest in it. In addition to the main building work for the Project, the Authority intends for the appointed contractor to also undertake any demolition and enabling works that are required as part of the development of the site in preparation for the main building works. Further details of the contract documents that the successful tenderer will be required to enter into (the “Contracts”) are set out in the Procurement Documents The Authority is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise (the “Portal”). Additional information on this procurement and in relation to this Contract Notice can be found in the Procurement Documents accompanying this Contract Notice which can be accessed via the Portal. To gain access to the Procurement Documents, interested economic operators will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, economic operators will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the Procurement Documents. Economic operators will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the Procurement Documents. Additional information: The estimated total value at II.1.5 of £9,000,000 is the estimated value of the entirety of the Project (including all works and services to be carried across all phases of the Project).

CPV Codes

• 45212322 - Theatre construction work
• 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
• 45212150 - Cinema construction work
• 45212170 - Entertainment building construction work
• 45212171 - Entertainment centre construction work
• 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
• 45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances
• 45212321 - Auditorium construction work
• 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 apply to this procurement (the "Regulations"). The Authority is using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance with Regulation 29 of the Regulations. The Authority reserves the right to withdraw from or discontinue the procurement at any stage of the procurement process which shall include the right to not award the Contracts or award only part of the opportunity described in this Contract Notice. The Authority shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity, including their associated entities or any other person. If you wish to be considered as a tenderer, you must complete and submit a PAS91 selection questionnaire by the closing date and time. PAS91 selection questionnaires cannot be uploaded after the closing date/time. Any clarifications regarding this opportunity must be raised through the messaging facility on the Portal. The Authority undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the tender submitted, subject to the Authority’s obligations under law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the tenderer considers that any of the information submitted in the tender should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity or for reasons of confidentiality, then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Authority will then endeavour to consult with the tenderer about such commercially sensitive or confidential information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request, but the decision of the Authority in deciding whether an exemption applies is final. The Authority reserve the right to carry out additional financial checks on all economic operators tendering for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process, to ensure that they continue to meet the Authority’s requirements and remain financially viable to deliver the Contracts. The Authority may require a group of economic operators to whom the Contracts are awarded to form a legal entity.