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# Project coordinator Seaweed processing plant construction

[The Cornish Seaweed Company Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-cornish-seaweed-company-limited)

Estimated value

£20,000 to £100,000

Published

29 Nov 2022

Deadline

Closed

14 Dec 2022

## 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.

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## About this tender

The Cornish Seaweed Company Ltd (CSC) is looking for a project development coordinator (PDC) to lead the planning phase of a new onshore seaweed processing and cultivation facility.

The PDC will be tasked with:

- providing an optimal design of the seaweed plant and machinery (seaweed processing and drying)
- producing detailed architectural plans
- producing detailed service drawings
- carrying out quantity surveying services to develop construction tender criteria & specs
- ensuring statutory permissions are in place/applied for
- producing a costed budget for the facility by creating work specifications and obtaining quotes from potential suppliers/subcontractors
- filling out and submitting a Good Growth Shared Prosperity Fund application (E22) to build the facility

The PCD is expected to carry out the above tasks by subcontracting specialists (for instance engineers, grant writer, architect, builder, food processing specialists) to conduct the relevant aspects of this planning phase.

The seaweed facility will contain:

- a seaweed hatchery, required for offshore seaweed cultivation of native seaweeds
- a terrestrial seaweed growing unit
- a food-safe, SALSA/BRC-start accreditation ready, seaweed processing plant to include washing, drying, refrigeration, storage, packing and office space

The building should be constructed in a sustainable manner. To include for example:

- Adequate insulation
- Use of roof mounted solar panels and batteries to provide power for all aspects of the facility
- Ground-source heating
- The use of sustainable building materials where possible

The PDC will be assisted throughout the project by CSC Senior Management, with which it is expected to liaise regularly.

Selection criteria:

The successful candidate will need to have and show:

- relevant experience in agricultural/industrial construction
- knowledge of sourcing sustainable building materials
- relevant knowledge of renewable heat and energy sources
- good local professional network of potential subcontractors including electricians, builders, plumbers, engineers, and other relevant suppliers
- experience with safe food production and regulations surrounding food safety and food production
- demonstrable experience with grant applications
- Meet in person at least once/week with CSC management

The tender should include any costs that are incurred as part of the entire planning process phase, such as subcontracting of grant writer, architects, builders, electricians, and obtaining quotes

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## CPV classification

Architectural, engineering and planning services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

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