Architectural Services- Royal Observatory Greenwich

Concepts

• architectural services
• royal observatory greenwich
• architectural practice
• design services
• heritage architecture
• architectural base build
• architectural proposition
• greenwich park conservation area
• greenwich
• lead consultant

Location

London: LONDON

Description

We require the services of a chartered architectural practice, with extensive experience in Heritage architecture within a World Heritage Site, to deliver an architectural proposition for the Royal Observatory Greenwich. The practice will form and lead a multidisciplinary team which will develop an innovative solution to maximise the available footprint; improve site access and enhance the overall visitor experience of the ROG. The solution could include a new build element located adjacent to the Planetarium and listed South Building. The practice would act as Lead Consultant and Principal Designer on the architectural base build.

Total Quantity or Scope

The practice would: • Act as Lead Consultant and Principal Designer on the architectural base build. Specialist fit-out designers for galleries, retail and catering will be appointed separately by RMG. • Help develop and respond to the brief with innovative solutions which address the problems and needs identified therein. • Lead a multidisciplinary team (to include QS, Structural engineer, M&E consultant, Fire system consultant etc) to develop a RIBA Stage 2 Concept plan capable of securing ‘in principle’ support from Historic England, RB Greenwich and other key stakeholders. • Provide a Concept cost plan, identifying a phased delivery of individual elements. If RMG wish to proceed through RIBA Planning and Construction phases, the lead consultant will also: • Provide fully co-ordinated design services with external design teams. • Act as Contract Administrator. • Act as Employers Agent. The Royal Observatory Greenwich is a Scheduled Monument and consists of a series of Grade I, II* and II listed buildings, a courtyard with the meridian line marked within it, a planetarium, galleries and learning spaces, ticketing areas, shops, a café, visitor amenities, offices, meeting rooms and other back of house and external spaces all located within the Greenwich Park Conservation Area, Grade I Registered Park and Garden of Special Historic Interest. Additional information: The contract value is based on an initial construction estimate of £4.5million and is subject to the architectural proposals successfully proceeding through the RIBA stages and all necessary approvals and funding being in place. NB: THE PERIOD OF WORK STATED IS DEPENDENT ON THE PROJECT PASSING THROUGH THE RIBA STAGES AND ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS.

CPV Codes

• 71200000 - Architectural and related services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

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