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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: 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.
£4,850,000
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*CLARIFICATIONS CLOSED* The Leach Pottery, founded in 1920 by artist potters Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada in St Ives (Cornwall), is the home of British studio ceramics. From 2024 to 2026, it is transforming. We are looking for an innovative and sensitive museum interpretation and exhibition designer to help bring our world- renowned studio museum and working pottery to life. You will develop an equitable interpretive design for the Leach Pottery redevelopment project, working with the Interpretation Lead, staff and community members alongside interpretation fit-out contractors to deliver a new and enhanced visitor experience across museum, commercial, studio, and learning spaces on site. We work with diverse audiences and are focused on our local communities, from multigenerational families and adult learners to practicing potters. We welcome visitors from across the country and the globe. We will be open to all, supporting our audiences to be inspired, nurtured, and enriched by the Leach Pottery and its historic legacy while bringing clay to life. This is part of a £9.6m redevelopment project funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, St Ives Town Deal and Arts Council MEND programmes. A new Learning and Production Centre, and renovated, repaired and repurposed museum buildings will bring our facilities in line with our programmes and enduring reputation. The attached PDF includes the design brief, timelines, and details on how to apply. This is a unique, once-in-a-generation opportunity. Could you help us get it right? The closing date is Midday on Monday, 7th April 2025 The contract appointment date is Friday, 9th May 2025 This contract runs from May 2025 to November 2026. Additional information: CLARIFICATIONS to Bidders' Queries CLOSE Noon 31 March 2025 We have provided extensive information about the Pottery and the project and design brief. PLEASE MAKE SURE make sure you have also looked at our Website before making further enquiries, and only enquire by email. See FUTURE PLANS and PLANNING We will publish all Q&As on this portal as they come in.
From £75,000
Contract value
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. Dow Jones Architects have designed a building reflecting the Leach Pottery's history and Cornish location that will provide 500 sqm of new and 837sqm refurbished space to support increased pottery production, learning and participation and improved visitor experience. The development will provide St Ives with a world-class living heritage site, which will: Create a community hub where people can develop their creativity, improve their wellbeing, support each other and bring clay to life through learning opportunities Create year - round jobs through apprenticeships training and increased pottery production Conserve the Grade II listed buildings onsite and create a more resilient organisation Attract off season tourism to St Ives through increased museum visitors and commercial course participants The Leach Pottery has been a destination for training and creative exchange since its founding in 1920. The capital development of the site will secure the continuation of this reputation nationally and internationally with an increased focus on providing access to clay for Cornish communities.
Value undisclosed