Krowji Phase 3 Project Manager / Designer

Tender description

Scope of Works: We wish to appoint a Project Manager / Designer to oversee the detailed design and delivery of repurposed containers to expand our provision of creative studios within an area of attractive landscaping at the heart of our site. Aims: Increase the number of Krowji studios to 150 Enhance Krowji's strengths in environmental sustainability Increase accessibility, both physically and socially Create more gathering areas to increase opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange and collaboration Design suitable spaces for those creative practices currently underrepresented at Krowji e.g. accommodate noisier practices Attract the next generation of creatives to Krowji Create a more attractive working environment with an enhanced landscape Objectives: Consultation As part of the Phase 3 project Krowji will appoint an external advisor to carry out in-depth consultation with current and prospective studio tenants to inform the design and capture baseline data with a focus on environmental sustainability and accessibility. The successful applicant for this tender will be required to assist with this consultation process, for example by means of presentations to stakeholders showing the options for studio designs and landscaping, and this should be allowed for in your budget. Design Using results from the consultation, the successful applicant for this tender will work with Krowji to finalise the existing concept/outline design of the container studios ready for planning submission. The design should include a high degree of external landscaping, with a focus on achieving the core aims, as listed above. Careful consideration of the existing buildings on site will form an integral part of the design process, maintaining key sight lines and enhancing circulation through and around the site. Innovative and forward-thinking ideas will be encouraged and ongoing maintenance of the studio buildings will also be a key factor during the design process. Planning Permission The Project Manager / Designer will oversee the preparation of detailed and technical designs and submit detailed planning and building control applications. Procurement The successful applicant will advise on the procurement of containers and BWIC with a view to achieving best value. The successful applicant will execute the procurement to appoint supplier(s) and contractors and manage the supply and installation of containers and BWIC. Applications Krowji Ltd undertakes selection procedures which are open, fair, efficient, economical to implement, and which achieve best value for both the consultants and the Client. All tenders received will be considered based on the information they have submitted in their tender. Tenders should be submitted by email to elisa@krowji.org.uk. The subject line should read 'Tender submission for Phase 3 Studios PM/Designer'. Further details are included in the attachments.