Northumberland County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Design Services for Blyth Culture Centre, Market Place, and 'The Link'

Awarded 01 Nov 2021

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Awarded01 Nov 2021
Value£673,810.00
SupplierFaulknerBrowns Architects
AgencyNorthumberland County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConstruction
Ended 2y 7mo ago2y 5mo term
Awarded 1 Nov 2021Expired 31 Mar 2024

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Northumberland County Council awarded a contract to FaulknerBrowns Architects for the provision of multi-disciplinary design services for a new flagship cultural facility, remodelled and landscaped Market Place, and concept designs for highway works along Bridge Street to enhance cycleway and footway connections ('The Link') in Blyth Town Centre.

The contract, valued at £673,810, covers all stages of design (RIBA Plan of Works Stages 1-7) and includes Principal Designer services under The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

The commission is part of NCC's 'Energising Blyth' programme, funded through the government's Future High Streets Fund (FHSF) and NCC, with Advance Northumberland acting as project managers.

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