Contract

North Uist ‘Àrainneachd Àlainn’ Environment Centre - Design and Installation

  • North Uist Development Company

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-008313

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-028f0e

Published 28 March 2022, 3:36pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

North Uist Development Company

Claddach Kirkibost Centre

Isle of North Uist

HS6 5EP

Contact

Dr Ameena Camps

Email

nudc@isleofnorthuist.com

Telephone

+44 7729832686

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.isleofnorthuist.com

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24064

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Charity

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Local Development


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

North Uist ‘Àrainneachd Àlainn’ Environment Centre - Design and Installation

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79930000 - Specialty design services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Àrainneachd Àlainn Community Hub and Environment Centre aims to provide a focal point for the local community and visitors; acting as a welcoming gathering place, an innovative incubator for learning and enterprise and, an inspirational environmentally conscious heart of the Outer Hebrides to educate and conserve the unique local environment for generations into the future. This project specifically relates to the Environment Centre which is to be located in the former sports hall/assembly room of the building (the former Lochmaddy Primary School). This will be a new innovative facility showcasing the unique natural environment of the Uists and Barra, providing tourism information, a new visitor attraction and, acting as an educational engagement point highlighting the importance of conservation practices for future generations. This will also act as a base for #voluntourism as well as, incorporating a bouldering rock wall to encourage active outdoor lifestyles and environmental interaction in the comfort of an indoor setting.

The project will incorporate: Interior design, exhibition design, graphic design of the Environment Centre; management of the Installation and, construction of the Environment Centre exhibition space, including: removal of any temporary fixtures, doors and lighting (we will take advice on flooring); replacement of lighting, doors (floor if advised and within budget), repair any plasterboard or wall damage, paint out; create storage cupboard to enable storage of temporary displays; erection of bouldering wall; create and install exhibition displays.

Funding has been received from the Islands Green Recovery Programme to design and construct the Environment Centre. The budget is 84,000 GBP including VAT, as North Uist Development Company is not VAT registered.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £84,000

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79932000 - Interior design services
  • 71220000 - Architectural design services
  • 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
  • 79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work
  • 79415200 - Design consultancy services
  • 79930000 - Specialty design services
  • 45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work
  • 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
  • 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
  • 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM64 - Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The project aims to complete the following,

1. Interior design, exhibition design, graphic design of the Environment Centre. Options to be provided to the Board of Directors via an online meeting for a decision on final design.

2. Management of the Installation and attendance at site meetings.

3. Construction of the Environment Centre exhibition space, including: removal of any temporary fixtures, doors and lighting (we will take advice on flooring); replacement of lighting, doors (floor if advised and within budget), repair any plasterboard or wall damage, paint out; create storage cupboard to enable storage of temporary displays; erection of bouldering wall; create and install exhibition displays.

Criteria for the exhibition displays:

1. The exhibition displays and material should be suitable for all age groups, cultures, genders and accessible to all; operating on the basis of equal opportunities.

2. The Scottish Gaelic language should be considered.

3. This is to be an exciting innovative exhibition space, as a showcase of what can be achieved, so needs to be bright, modern, and immediately enticing for visitors. Therefore, the design should be bold, and stand out from other exhibition spaces. We are not looking for a few posters on a wall – be creative!

4. Natural materials should be incorporated; following the environmental ethos of the development.

5. The exhibition displays should be movable and/or designed with the ability to foldaway, so the space can be used for other purposes if necessary.

6. The displays should be multi-sensory and interactive i.e. different tactile materials, puzzles to challenge both children and adults, sounds, lights. The exhibition should be immersive and engaging, raise thoughts and questions and, even inspire innovation!

Your tender must include the following sections:

1. An Introduction including a short summary (max 1 page) of your business/ organisation in the context of our specific requirements for this contract, detailing how your experience qualifies you to carry out this work.

2. An overview of your understanding of the brief and what is required, including the creative design approach, your understanding of work in a small remote rural community and your experience of similar projects.

3. A creative and project method statement, including details of how the deliverables will achieved.

4. Assessment and mitigation of any challenges and risks identified in delivering the project. This should consider potential impacts of further COVID-19 restrictions with proposals on how this could be managed.

5. Details of the proposed project team that will undertake the work. This should include individual responsibilities (including level of involvement), qualifications and any professional memberships, skills and experience (including past projects carried out which have relevance to this project).

6. The total fixed price breakdown of fees and any associated costs. The cost should accurately reflect all charges. The pricing proposal should also consider provision for expenses, if necessary.

All costs need to be inclusive of VAT. NUDC is not VAT-registered. The contract is fixed at 84,000 GBP inclusive of VAT and expenses.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality: based on brief criteria / Weighting: 80

Cost criterion - Name: Price: based on brief criteria / Weighting: 20

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2021/S 000-001976


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

NUDC EC 2021/01

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

3 March 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Da Capo Limited

98 Freemens Common Road

Leicester

LE2 7SQ

Telephone

+44 1162109850

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £84,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £84,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

(SC Ref:688443)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Lochmaddy Sheriff Court

Lochmaddy

Isle Of North Uist

HS6 5AE

Country

United Kingdom