During 2020 and 2021 the Marlowe Trust (the Trust) undertook initial feasibility work to develop the Marlowe Kit project in Canterbury, Kent. The project centres on the adaptation and possible expansion of a range of historic buildings in central Canterbury to provide a learning centre, heritage destination and cafe.
The Trust is seeking to procure a comprehensive architect-led Design Team to provide designs for the Marlowe Kit project which is the subject of this Contract Notice.
The Marlowe Trust is seeking to appoint an architect led multidisciplinary team to develop a major capital development project. The Marlowe is one of the country's leading regional theatres bringing a world class performing arts programme to Canterbury. The project will be a comprehensive development of theatre facilities for the next 25 years.
In the past year over 380,000 people attended 450 performances of 90 different productions. This demand combined with changes in theatre touring economics have led us to identify a major back of house and production development to increase capability and range of work. Additional facilities for rehearsal and training will further strengthen the Theatre's already exceptional contribution to the local economy.
The range of potential design, engineering and other disciplines required is available in the information pack. The information pack should be requested via email from info@dca-consultants.com as in the contact information. Information requested in the pack should be submitted via email no later than 13.00 on 2nd August 2023. Following receipt of the information a shortlist of teams will be invited to submit a full tender.
The appointment will be for all services to post completion, but the Trust reserves the right to instruct work on a stage by stage and discipline specific basis in line with funding and construction planning.
The Marlowe Trust (the Trust) is seeking to commission specialist project coordination services in relation to the Marlowe Kit project in Canterbury, Kent (the Project). The project seeks to repair and adapt a range of historic buildings in the city centre to provide a creative learning centre, heritage destination and cafe.
The appointment of successful service provider is subject to confirmation of Development Phase funding from the NLHF with an expected outcome in November 2023.
Submission via email to paul.turner@marlowetheatre.com
The Marlowe Trust (the Trust) is seeking to commission specialist conservation quantity surveyor services in relation to the Marlowe Kit project in Canterbury, Kent (the Project).
The Project seeks to repair and adapt a range of historic buildings in Canterbury city centre to provide a creative learning centre, heritage destination and cafe. The majority of this site comprises the extended Grade I Listed C13th Poor Priests Hospital' which is a building of national significance.
The Trust has recently been awarded a Development Phase grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to help cover the cost of preparing more detailed designs and feasibility work including this services contract. The Trust has already appointed a conservation architect to lead on the design work and is now seeking a specialist quantity surveyor to join the team.
Additional information: To request a copy of the invitiation to tender please email procurement@inghampinnock.com