Architect Services for Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) - CANCELLED

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RE-PUBLISHED UNDER TENDER REF. 2057/JN Project Description and Objectives - The University of Sheffield (UoS) will establish a national Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) at the (Advanced Manufacturing Research Campus) AMRC in the Innovation District. In line with both regional and national innovation priorities TERC will provide facilities to develop low carbon technologies as both individual processes and as part of integrated energy systems. This will be achieved by installing renewable energy generation, bioenergy and smart grid equipment in, and bringing an enhanced Pilot-Scale Advanced CO2-Capture Technology facility to, a bespoke building. The building will be circa 1,600sqm with 400sqm of covered external storage and 900sqm of external area for equipment plis associated car parking, service yard and landscaping. Their will be circa 20-24 pieces of equioment. The approximate value of the construction works is £4m for the base build plus £2m for the shell enhancment for the supply and connection of services to the research equipment. The principal role of the Architect is to provide all services expected of a competent Architect including but not limited to: • Design, develop and document all architectural elements via drawings, models, schedules and specifications, including advising on quality control during contract • Act as lead designer in the development of co-ordinated design work with other consultants to successfully complete the Project.