Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre

What the buyer is asking for

Architectural, design and building consultancy services for the extension and alteration of Dalby Visitor Centre The Consultant investigates, develops and produces outputs up to and including RIBA stage 3 design, which aligns with the requirements of the Forestry England Project team. The Consultant provides support and expertise in the developing of design & build tender scope, reviewing of technical drawings, and ongoing management on the Client’s behalf through the delivery of the project through RIBA stages 4 through 7. Full details are contained in the Scope.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 30%qualityMethodology, Collaboration and Added ValuePlease describe your proposed methodology for delivering the Scope. Your response should explain • How you will approach and deliver each RIBA stage. • How you will review, validate and develop existing information, designs and project outputs. • The processes, systems and technology you will use to manage and deliver the project. • How you will engage and collaborate with Forestry England and other stakeholders. • How you will support effective communication, decision-making and knowledge sharing. • How you will identify opportunities to improve project outcomes, efficiency and value for money. • How you will use your technical expertise to add value and support the development of an affordable, deliverable and high-quality solution. Please provide relevant examples demonstrating successful delivery of similar projects.
• 20%qualityProgrammePlease provide a Programme for delivery of the Scope up to RIBA stage 3 output. Your response must include: • A Gantt chart showing the key activities, work stages, deliverables, dependencies, review periods and critical milestones. • The proposed project team, key personnel and responsibilities. • How resources will be deployed throughout contract. • How you will ensure sufficient capacity to meet the required programme. • Arrangements for maintaining continuity of service and replacing key personnel if required. • How specialist disciplines and subcontractors will be managed and integrated into the project team. • The actions you would take if the programme became at risk of delay.
• 50%pricePricing Schedule

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published18 days ago

   19 Oct 2026, 17:09 BST
2. Clarification questions bytoday

   6 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 7 days

   13 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 24 days

   30 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice19 Oct 2026, 17:09 BST098683-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender