Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Tender description

Dublin City Council proposes to engage in a competitive process for the award of 6 contracts as specified hereunder. Each service provider appointed will be required to work as part of the feasibility team to deliver the objectives set out in Section 2.1. of the tender document. The Lot 5 successful tenderer (building development and project management consultant) will take the lead role in coordinating the team: Lot 1: Communications Consultants; Lot 2: European Cultural Project Management and Consultancy; Lot 3: Financial Analysis Consultants; Lot 4: Architectural Consultants; Lot 5: Building Development and Project Management consultants; Lot 6: Arts Consultants. Please see the tender documents, available on www.etenders.gov.ie (RFT ID 158302), for full details. The communications consultants will be responsible for a comprehensive communication strategy which will not only engage and consult with local residents, prospective users and other important stakeholders such as Government Agencies, but will also develop a citizen/practitioner led co-design group who will inform and help direct the design of the buildings involved. See the tender document for full details, including key deliverables. The European cultural consultant will provide advice on European best practice and future innovation in the development, investment models and Governance of Artists Work Spaces to the study. They will combine desk research with site visits to achieve the goals. See the tender document for full details, including key deliverables. The financial consultant will deliver a financial feasibility study as part of the overall feasibility study required and will bring key financial fundamentals to the study/process. See the tender document for full details, including key deliverables. The architectural consultant will provide architectural consultancy services including a technical and compliance overview, a detailed building/construction timeline with detailed drawing and plans and all the information required for quantity surveyor services. Additionally they will liaise with the planning authority. See the tender document for full details, including key deliverables. Dublin City Council, will appoint a contractor or company to provide building development and project management services, as well as the coordination of the various contractors (established by Lots 1-4 and 6 of this tender) who will conduct the research into each area of the report. The project manager appointed will take charge and ensure the delivery of a high-quality feasibility study. See the tender document for full details, including key deliverables. The arts consultant will bring comprehensive knowledge and analysis in relation to the provision of artists workspaces and preferred models of governance to the study. They will provide briefings and informed commentary as part of a multidisciplinary team. See the tender document for full details, including key deliverables.