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West Hill Lift
Hastings Borough Council is inviting tenders from multidisciplinary consultancies to deliver condition assessments, feasibility studies, and RIBA Stage 3 design proposals for the heritage West Hill Lift.
The Council seek an experienced team to assess, report on, and propose restoration and accessibility enhancements for the Grade II listed funicular railway known as the West Hill Lift, which connects Hastings Old Town with the historic West Hill and Hastings Castle. The consultancy will produce detailed condition and feasibility reports, designs to RIBA Stage 3, and documents supporting a Stage 2 HLF capital funding application. The scope encompasses structural surveys, accessibility audits, heritage statements, active travel proposals, and public engagement strategies, all of which must align with the concurrent redevelopment of the adjacent West Hill Café. The consultancy’s deliverables are integral to securing further funding and preserving this iconic Victorian transport system for sustainable public use.
Location
Sector
Heritage, Conservation, Transport Infrastructure
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
ITT
Deadline
9 May 2025
Project Value/Scale
£100k - 200k fee
Consultant Team
Architect / Conservation Architect
Project Manager
Structural & Civil Engineer
MEP
Heritage Consultant
Accessibility Consultant
Public Engagement Specialist
Active Travel Planner
QS
Project Manager
Structural & Civil Engineer
MEP
Heritage Consultant
Accessibility Consultant
Public Engagement Specialist
Active Travel Planner
QS
Submission Criteria
Assessed 80% on quality and 20% on price
Appendix B: Technical Questionnaire – Answers to 6 sections covering understanding, methodology, team, social value, and engagement.
Appendix C: Pricing Schedule – Detailed, fixed-fee budget broken down by workstream (ex VAT).
Appendix D: Form of Tender – Formal declaration of your bid and adherence to contract terms.
Appendix E: Commercial Sensitivity Declaration – Specify any parts of your tender you wish to remain confidential (under FOIA rules).
ESPH Questionnaire (Online Form) – Organisation details and self-certification (completed directly via the e-tendering portal).
Quality Assessment:
1. Organisation Introduction (1 page) – Company history, accomplishments, philosophy
2. Understanding the Brief & Case Study (3 pages) – Methodology, risks, key issues, and a relevant project example
3. Programme & Methodology (2 pages) – Gantt chart + risk mitigation + delivery method
4. Team and Capacity (2 pages) – Org chart, named team, CVs of key staff, and subcontractor details
5. Social Value and Sustainability (2 pages) – Local impact, environmental and community benefits
6. Public Consultation & Engagement (2 pages) – Inclusion of hard-to-reach groups, methods for outreach