Appointment of a Project Manager led ICT for BRCD - the Gobbins Phase 2

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

Economic Operator shall provide the services that will see this project developed from it current stage through to full design , obtaining all required approvals, tendering the IST and managing the project through to completion.

The proposal for The Gobbins Phase II project aims to address capacity issues, principally by introducing a looped walk that connects the coastal path to the cliff top path, meaning that visitors do not have to return along the same path by creating a loped route.

The development will unlock the potential of The Gobbins, significantly increasing capacity and making it a completer and more enjoyable visitor experience. the key elements of this proposal including; • Element 1 - Ingress Structure • Element 2 - Welcome Hub • Element 3 - Virtual Reality Digital Enhancement at the existing Visitor Centre • Element 4 - Refurbishment of Cliff Top Path Network • Element 5 - Visitor Servicing The Economic Operator will be appointed under the NEC 4 Professional Service Contract and shall provide professional services applicable to RIBA plan of Work (2020) Stages 2 to 7 and as specified in the PQQ and ITT documents.

The chosen route for the procurement of the IST is a Traditional route, with fully designed and specified package, prior to issuing of the construction Phase tender package.

Following the procurement and appointment of the IST the economic Operator shall undertake the management of the IST on behalf of the Employer.