Speculative Notice – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which further information may be obtained

2 Contract Details

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Title

B928 - Main Construction Contract for the Grand Pavilion Porthcawl

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Description of the goods or services required

1. This Speculative Notice is intended to act as a Pre-market Engagement process to identify Main Contractors with experience in heritage Works who are interested in the Main Construction Contract for the Grand Pavilion Porthcawl, revitalising the offer and bringing the building back into commercial use.

2. We are inviting interested parties to attend an online briefing meeting where we will talk through the details and objectives of the project and the potential procurement and contract arrangements. Separately we will also offer the opportunity for a site visit to see the stripped out building and understand better the nature of the works. Finally, there will be a short questionnaire that we would appreciate contractors completing that will help inform our thinking as we consider the shape of the procurement and contract arrangements.

3. A pack of information containing drawings and basic information about the building and the project are downloadable from a link in the Market Engagement document uploaded to Sell2Wales.

4. Details to register your interest to attend the online briefing and/or the site visit are also included in the information pack at Sell2Wales. The online briefing will be on Monday 14th October at 1pm and the site visit will be on Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 10am.

5. Description of the project:

This hugely significant, prestigious project will revitalise the much-loved Grand Pavilion and secure a long term sustainable future. The project, fully funded, with planning permission secured, and a soft strip enabling works package completed, is seeking a main contractor partner to deliver this transformational scheme. Once finished, the refurbished Grand Pavilion will drive footfall to the seafront, boosting local businesses, and providing community spaces for local and regional groups.

Improvements to the building include:

• ensuring the venue is fully accessible for visitors, staff and performers

• ensuring the building is energy efficient

• building of new creative and artistic spaces

• significant maintenance works

An important part of the community, the Grand Pavilion is at the heart of the community and a key destination for visitors.

These improvements will:

• celebrate the Grand Pavilion’s iconic architecture by restoring it to its former glory

• create opportunities for employment, volunteering and training

• develop the venue as a centre of artistic excellence

The works include conservation and repair of the Grade II listed Grand Pavilion including refurbishment of the clock tower, stained glass windows, and new metal roof covering to the dome. New extensions to provide passenger lift, new creative spaces, additional toilets and supporting back of house areas, new glazed roof top pavilion and associated improvements and renovations to the existing building.

The value of the project is in the region of £15m – £20m.

The timescales for delivery is to appoint the contractor in January, with a start on site in February and anticipating an 18-24 month programme.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=144648.

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Notice Coding and Classification

3 Administrative Information

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

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Estimated Start of the Award Procedure

4 Other Information

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Additional Information

Other Information

1. We are considering either setting up a Further Competition under the new SEWSCAPS 4 Framework Agreement once the relevant lot has been published and gone live or, alternatively advertising the requirement openly on Sell2Wales. Whichever route to contract is finally

chosen by the Authority the tender will be conducted on ETenderWales. This is one of the questions we will be exploring in the questionnaire.

2. There will be a Price Cap in operation for all Tenders received. If the Price Cap is exceeded then the Tenderer will be immediately disqualified and will take no further part in the Evaluation process. The Price Cap value is currently under review.

3. It is a condition of this Tender and contract that all Bidders shall be Registered and Verified on Constructionline.

4. Constructionline: In accordance with the Councils Contract Procedure Rules (CPR’s), it is a requirement of this contract for Principal Contractors with a responsibility for Works to be “Registered” and “Verified” on the Constructionline Supplier Database and maintain that status throughout the term of any contract awarded with the Authority. https://www.constructionline.co.uk/

5. Weightings: At this time, the proposed weightings are intended to be: Price 30% and Quality: 70% (Including a 10% weighting for Social Value).

6. Current intended Form of Contract JCT 2016 Design and Build (Single Stage) with SEWSCAP Contract provisions incorporated as appropriate.

7. Indicative Timetable:

• Publish ITT Document Suite: Early November 2024.

• Tender Return: Late December/Early January 2025.

• Award Contract: Late January 2025.

(WA Ref:144648)

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Download Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice