Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6e-8526-7050-94fc-5704d9e01803/architectural-feasibility-study-western-warehouse-frome closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Architectural feasibility study - Western Warehouse, Frome [Frome Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/frome-town-council) Estimated value £45,000 to £65,000 Published 30 Jul 2021 Deadline Closed 27 Aug 2021 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The brief is to undertake an architectural feasibility study and concept design work in relation to the refurbishment and re-use of the former Western Warehouse, Infill Building and former Notts Industries Offices at Saxonvale, Frome. The work will involve taking the emerging vision and the feedback from community engagement, evaluating the potential of the buildings and adjoining proposed public square to deliver on this vision and develop costed concept design options. The work is to RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design). The tasks will include: - Task 1 - review and clarify the project outcomes and work programme with the client - Task 2 - work with the Sustainability Consultant to develop an environmental audit and sustainability strategy - Task 3 - on the completion of demolition works adjoining the Western Warehouse (expected in early September 2021) complete a further survey of the structural integrity of the buildings and the integrity of the fabric of the assets, building on earlier condition surveys to include localised opening up works to assess level of structural degradation, damp investigations, condition of the timbers, steel work, concrete and other structures and foundations, opening up works to determine exact timber sizes, floor loadings, extent and condition of drainage, water supplies and other services - Task 4 - complete an appraisal of the potential of the buildings and adjoining public square including constraints, opportunities and project costs - Task 5 -prepare costed concept design options for review by the client - options to include potential demolition and rebuild of some buildings as well as their refurbishment and re-use - Task 6 - support development of business plan to consider not only construction phase but also ongoing operation of the assets - Task 7 - contribute to the Frome Area Renewal Action Plan and Conference to be organised by the client - Task 8 - spatial coordination and preparation of planning application (once capital funding is confirmed) - Task 9 - technical design and construction procurement (once capital funding is confirmed) Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural services for buildings Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4df6d47b-aeb5-40c8-9935-4a1abcd3e91a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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