Tenders Are Invited For The Gamble - Main Works (The Gamble - Main Works)

Requirement To Appoint A Contractor To Deliver The Main Works Associated With The Gamble Building Refurbishment Project. This Procurement Will Allow The Council To Appoint A Suitably Qualified And Experienced Contractor To Undertake The Core Refurbishment Works And The Construction Of A New Extension, In Accordance With The Approved Project Scope And Programme. The Main Purpose Of The Project Is To Repurpose The Gamble Building Into A Cultural And Learning Hub With Flexible Spaces For Social, Educational, And Cultural Activities. The Vision Is To Make It More Modern, Inclusive, And Acting As A Catalyst For Community Pride.The Gamble Building Is A Key Heritage Asset Located In St Helens Town Centre. To Ensure The Appropriate Balance Of Cost, Quality And Risk Management It Is Propose To Progress With A Two-Stage Design And Build Contract Using A Competitive Tendering Process.The Council Have Decided To Use A Competitive Flexible Procedure In Line With The Procurement Act 2023 Which Will Consist Of The Following:First Stage – Psq: The Council Will Select 3-6 Bidders To Move To The Next Procurement Stage.Second Stage – Main Tender: This Will Consist Of The Main Tender Pack With Relevant Scope And Appendices. Qualitative Responses Will Be Captured In A Select Number Of Questions And Potentially An Interview With Each Bidder. Social Value Will Be Proportionately Included. The Split Between Quality, Sv And Commercial Will Be Determined At Main Tender Stage.