Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cdd-de12-70c4-9354-dc0ba50d127b/construction-of-new-production-and-education-facility-and-refurbishment-of-liste awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Construction of new production and education facility and refurbishment of listed buildings at Leach Pottery, St Ives [Bernard Leach (St Ives) Trust Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bernard-leach-st-ives-trust-limited) Estimated value £4,850,000 Published 21 Sept 2023 Deadline Closed 27 Oct 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Over the next three years the Leach Pottery will undertake a major expansion and redevelopment which includes the construction of a new environmentally sustainable learning centre and production studio. The existing museum and gallery shop will be re-imagined and updated and there will be a new central entrance surrounded by a landscaped courtyard where visitors will be able to sit take refreshments and watch potters at work. The works consist of: - The demolition of the existing education building and the construction of a new 500sqm education and production facility targeting net zero carbon in operation. - The refurbishment and repairs to the Grade 2 listed Pottery Cottage and Museum buildings which house the original Bernard Leach Studio, workshops and kiln room. - The remodelling and refurbishment of the 2008 Production facility into an extension of the existing museum and exhibition space. The project is funded by Town Deal and National Lottery Heritage Fund. The works will be procured under a Traditional Route utilising a two-stage procedure. The first stage tender will be contracted using the JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement 2016 and the main contract using the JCT Standard Building Contract 2016. The first stage will invite the successful tenderer to provide advice on buildability, programme, sequencing and supply chain viability. It will also incorporate an enabling works package to execute sewer diversions, surface water drainage installation, gas meter relocation and the construction of temporary structures to protect the ongoing production operations at the pottery. The tenderers are advised that the site will remain active throughout the contract works with production operations, shop and education expected to continue throughout the construction works. A phasing plan has been included within the tender documentation to demonstrate how this may be achieved. Tenderers will return prices on the basis of the RIBA Stage 3 design information while the RIBA Stage 4 detailed design is in progress. You will be expected to confirm and fix your preliminaries and Overheads and Profit percentage as part of the first stage submission. The successful tenderer will work with the project team through the remainder of the stage 4 process to develop a detailed design and construction phase plan which can be fully costed with input from the supply chain. A fixed price for the Works will be confirmed during the Second stage. Tenderers can apply via the Find a Tender Service at the following reference: [find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025168-2023](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025168-2023) All details and documents can be dowloaded from the above location and full instructions are provided within the documentation provided. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/43afdf81-f374-4d96-82e6-b83ebd694120) 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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