Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Hull City Council
Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street
Hull
HU1 2AA
Contact
Mr Andy Bardon
Telephone
+44 1482300300
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Queens Gardens, Hull - Renovation and Refurbishment – Main Works Contract
Reference number
DN503504
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The refurbishment of Queens Gardens is a scheme related to the Hull: Yorkshire Maritime City project. The delivery of its masterplan will improve accessibility and visitor flows, deliver structural repairs through rebuilding the retaining walls, introduce bespoke pieces of public art, improve biodiversity and regenerate a much loved open space. The project will make the gardens fit for purpose, futureproofing the space and its ability to host large-scale events. The history of the gardens will be better told, reconnecting it with the origins of the space as a former dock.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The improvement works at Queens Gardens will contribute towards delivering the objectives of HCC’s City Plan. The works represent a significant opportunity for the city, as the gardens are a valuable asset of large open space within the city centre. Providing good design and better integration into adjacent areas there is potential for Queens Gardens to create a magnificent public space and an improved area to host major events.
Understanding the historic importance of the development of the gardens has been central to the design process, making sure that any improvements are carried out in a sensitive and respectful way.
Aims of the design:
• Enable better public access with improved ramps and steps
• Enhance the character and quality of existing streetscapes and spaces
• Deliver improvements to the garden boundary walls
• Frame key views and vistas
• Reflect the changing seasons using colour
• Increase biodiversity and habitats
• Contribute to better surface water management
• Enhance the sense of place
• Tell the story of the garden’s history, especially as a former shipping dock
• Facilitate improved/ larger events
• Structure and define the key routes and boundaries
• Offer shade and shelter for people using the space
• Provide a range of bespoke seating
• Provide a network of green corridors, significantly increasing the variety of species and ecological value of the overall site
• Facilitate sustainable tree management
• Installation of electric vehicle charging points
• Restoration of the Rose Bowl fountain
After progressing designs to RIBA Stage 4, the Authority is now in a position to seek tenders for the delivery of the works to Queens Gardens. The Authority are intending to utilise the NEC4 Option B contract.
This procurement consists of;
• The demolition and rebuilding of the boundary walls of the gardens
• Improvements to the highways network surrounding the gardens – excavation and associated resurfacing, improving drainage and signage, providing EV charging points and installing safer pedestrian crossings
• Extensive hard and soft landscaping to the central area of the gardens and Rose Bowl area
• Facilitating the installation of bespoke pieces of artwork and interpretation
• Tree felling and replanting with specimen trees
• Installation of new drainage system (Sustainable Urban Drainage scheme)
• Installation of bespoke lighting and improvements to the electrical infrastructure of the park to allow for large-scale events to be held
• Undertaking restoration work to the historic Rose Bowl Fountain
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
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
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 199-483791
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Queens Gardens, Hull - Renovation and Refurbishment – Main Works Contract
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Town Clerk
The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street
Hull
HU1 2AA
Country
United Kingdom