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Aquitanis Technical Centre, Bordeaux
Aquitanis is procuring an execution architect to transform a purchased professional premises into a consolidated technical centre in Bordeaux, France.
Aquitainis, the public housing authority for Bordeaux Métropole, has initiated the transformation of an existing professional premises at 32 Rue Roger Touton into a new multifunctional Technical Centre designed to consolidate three previously scattered municipal services: the Urban Nature Maintenance Unit, the Central Logistics Store, and the Municipal Archives. The adaptive-reuse project reimagines a 2,773 m² industrial-type structure as a strategically organised operational hub, bringing workshop facilities, secure storage zones, archive repositories, vehicle accommodation, office areas, and staff welfare spaces under one roof. The proposal addresses complex functional relationships, from material flows and vehicle manoeuvring to ergonomic layouts and archive conservation requirements, while ensuring compliance with fire safety, accessibility, and environmental performance standards.
The appointed design and delivery team will lead the project from technical design through procurement and construction, fulfilling the complete suite of execution-phase services: Technical Design, Tender Assistance, Technical Approval of contractor drawings, Contract Administration, Construction Planning & Coordination, and Handover Management. Beyond the architectural refit, the project aims to embody a contemporary model of rationalised public infrastructure, optimising spatial efficiency, improving working conditions for municipal teams, and supporting Aquitanis’ commitment to sustainable, long-life building adaptation. The result is a civic facility that elevates functional architecture into a coherent, carefully choreographed environment for daily public service operations.
Location
Sector
office-workplace
Intervention
Renovation
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
One stage tender
Deadline
19 Dec 2025
Project Value/Scale
€1.2 million
Consultant Team
Architect (lead consultant)
Technical Design / Developed Design (RIBA Stage 3–4 equivalent)
Procurement Assistance / Tender Action
VISA function - Technical Approval of Contractors’ Execution Drawings
Contract Administration / Site Inspection
OPC - Project Scheduling, Planning & Site Coordination
AOR - andover Assistance / Defects Period Management
Additional Technical Consultants:
Structural Engineering
Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) Engineering
Fire Safety Engineering
Acoustic Engineering
Cost Management / Quantity Surveying
Health & Safety (Design Stage)
Environmental & Energy Engineering (thermal performance, air tightness, materials documentation)
Technical Design / Developed Design (RIBA Stage 3–4 equivalent)
Procurement Assistance / Tender Action
VISA function - Technical Approval of Contractors’ Execution Drawings
Contract Administration / Site Inspection
OPC - Project Scheduling, Planning & Site Coordination
AOR - andover Assistance / Defects Period Management
Additional Technical Consultants:
Structural Engineering
Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) Engineering
Fire Safety Engineering
Acoustic Engineering
Cost Management / Quantity Surveying
Health & Safety (Design Stage)
Environmental & Energy Engineering (thermal performance, air tightness, materials documentation)
Submission Criteria
Submission Deliverables:
– DC1 – Application Letter
– DC2 – Candidate’s Declaration
– Three references for similar projects (less than 5 years old)
– Supplier Information Sheet
– Reference Sheet
– Proof of insurance (if requested at candidacy stage, otherwise at contract signature)
– Detailed Fee Breakdown
– Methodological Note
– Organisation of the Team
– CVs of key personnel (short, relevant)
– Company registration certificate (KBis)
– Proof of professional qualifications (architect registration, engineers, etc.)
Financial capacity declaration:
– Total turnover for the last 3 financial years
– Turnover for comparable services
Human & technical resources statement:
– Average annual staff
– Key technical personnel
– Technical equipment
Acte d’Engagement (AE) – Signed Contract Form:
– Total lump-sum fee
– Fee breakdown by mission elements
– Signature by authorised representatives
– Details of consortium members (if applicable)
Understanding of the Programme:
– Summary of client needs
– Technical and operational analysis of the programme
– Cost-control strategy for keeping works within €1.2M + 2% tolerance
– Schedule and phasing strategy
– Approach to environmental, technical and regulatory constraints