Northern Estate Architectural and Lead Design Services

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Expressions of Interest are sought from consultancies with heritage, conservation, and masterplanning experience together with sufficient resources for the design of a Programme of refurbishments for multiple buildings on the Parliamentary Estate. The following list of services are required, however this list is not exhaustive and applicants should note that additional related services may also be required under this appointment: (i) Lead Designer (ii) Architect (iii) Conservation Architecture (iv) Principle Designer (Health & Safety Adviser/CDM Co-Coordinator) (v) Supervisor Role (NEC) (vi) Masterplanning (vii) Interior Design (viii) Space Planning (ix) Statutory Consents (including but not limited to Town Planning, Listed Building, and Historic England) (x) Approved Inspector (xi) Information Management (as defined by Construction Industry Council) (xii) BIM Coordinator (xiii) Provision of the Common Data Environment (xiv) Accessibility Services (DDA and EIA) (xv) Surveys (including but not limited to Measured and Condition) (xvi) BREEAM Assessor (xvii) Waste Management Advice (xviii) Catering Specialist (xix) Landscape Design (xx) Security Advisor The House of Commons Department of Facilities is embarking on a large-scale programme for the development of the buildings on its Northern Estate. Under the programme, Norman Shaw North, Norman Shaw South, 1 Derby Gate, and 1 Parliament Street, all require refurbishment over the next 6 years in a potentially phased manner. This is due largely to the age and fragility of the buildings' Mechanical and Electrical services; poor environmental performance; and fire safety shortcomings. Additionally, these buildings are all listed Grade 1 or Grade 2* and several are of special historical significance. The Northern Estate holds space equivalent to approximately 30,000 m2 NIA, of which, around 15,300 m2 requires refurbishment.