Clare County Council wishes to procure an Architect - Led Design Team for the design of a a new Central Library in Ennis (Clare Cultural Centre)

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Clare County Council wishes to procure an Architect - Led Design Team for the design of a new Central Library in Ennis (Clare Cultural Centre). The brief proposes to locate and develop a new central library incorporating a local studies centre, head quarters and gallery on the site of Glór in Ennis, Co Clare. The central library will serve the population of Ennis and its hinterland, an estimated 30,360 people in 2012. It will be the lead library in the county and showcase a comprehensive range of services not duplicated elsewhere. It is therefore anticipated that usage will be very high and the benefits to co-location on the Glór site will bestow tangible community benefits within a short time frame. The proposal allows for the construction of a new building housing a suite of services which have historically been accommodated over 3 separate sites i.e. central library, local studies services and library HQ. Existing library space = 1,442 sq metres on three sites. Proposed new floor area = 2,321 sq meters approximately over two to three floors on the Glór site. The procurement is adopting a restricted (2 stage) process in accordance with European Regulations. The Lead Applicant for each application will be the Lead Architect who will complete a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) in respect of their capacity to act as an Architect and Lead Designer. The Quantity Surveyor, Structural & Civil Engineer, Building Services Engineer & Independent PSDO will also complete an SAQ. Applications for individual disciplines will not be accepted.