Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf5-8478-70e6-ac95-954e02aab460/thames-estuary-museum-further-design-services closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Thames Estuary Museum Further Design Services [Southend-on-sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) Estimated value £1,300,000 to £1,500,000 Published 18 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 22 Nov 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Southend Borough Council is seeking to bring together an experienced and appropriately qualified Architect-led design team with outstanding design and detailing skills to take forward the Thames Estuary Museum Project in Southend-on-Sea. The Council now wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Architect-led design team to: Review the existing scheme against an updated set of client requirements including redesign proposals, where necessary, and the submission of an amended planning application/information, as required (RIBA Work Stage 3 - Developed Design) Complete a full technical design of the approved scheme, modelled and designed to BIM Level 2 (RIBA Work Stage 4 - Technical Design) A key element of the redesign will be a focus on providing a cohesive and interactive visitor experience. This will be expected to showcase artefacts ranging from those associated with the Anglo-Saxon tomb discovered in 2003 through to local shipwrecks including the London. A number of these displays will require a specialised environment, such as humidity and light controls, including meeting the requirements of the Government Indemnity Scheme. It is planned that the scheme will be taken forward in two construction phases. Phase One will include the car park and other elements aligned with the car park floors. Phase Two will then incorporate the core museum elements alongside the restaurant, café and planetarium. The technical design must, therefore, enable the scheme to be delivered in these phases. Should Phase One of the project then be taken forward the design team would be retained at the Council's sole discretion through to RIBA Plan of Works 2013 Stage 7, whilst it is also envisaged that the design team would be retained to progress Phase Two when funding is secured. This scheme had an estimated build cost of between £35m and £40m which will be subject to review. The deadline for submitting completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaires is 15 November 2016 and no later than 5pm. Additional information: Information about delivery location: The development site is located directly south of Prittlewell Square, within the Cliff Gardens. The site is currently a designated public open space and the gardens extend west to east from the Cliffs Pavilion to the Shrubbery and Pier Hill. Instructions to Suppliers: The tender will be carried out on our e-tendering portal: [procurement.southend.gov.uk](https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm) You must register your company, express an interest in tenders and respond. There are guidance materials that can be downloaded from the site however, in the event you are still experiencing difficulties with the portal, please contact Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural and building-surveying services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/537f5910-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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