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Porthcawl Harbourside CICCost ConsultantsOUTLINE BRIEFWe are seeking to identify a Cost Consultant partner who will be a good fit with our ambitions, to enable effective cost control during pre-contract and throughout the development cycle and provide advice on how to balance quality and cost.Introduction - Maritime CentrePorthcawl Harbourside CIC is working in collaboration with Bridgend County Borough Council. We are seeking to secure a number of new infrastructure projects along the Porthcawl coastline. A central element of this package will be the construction and operation of Porthcawl Harbourside CIC’s new build ‘flagship’ Maritime Centre on land adjacent to the Porthcawl Marina, known as Cosy Corner. The signature building will meet BREEAM Excellent standard and comprise a mixed use development on five levels.Facilities will include a new ‘Coastal Science and Discovery Centre’, establish the Welsh headquarters and training institute for the Welsh Surfing Federation which will also include a range of health facilities, a nautical theme conference suite for shared use by the Sea Cadets, a range of individual and shared office and meeting rooms to co-locate Porthcawl’s Maritime Organisations and a high quality ‘training’ Café Bar and Bistro in partnership with Bridgend College.A community hub will offer residents and visitors a range of internal and external benefits which will include a new Visitor Information Centre where visitors can access and plan Borough wide activity breaks, community membership lounge facilities, particularly aimed at tackling loneliness.The proposed Maritime Centre will be circa 3000m2 of mixed use (as detailed below) over four levels and of an iconic design that reflects its location within the Maritime area. The CGI below represents a concept only.Activities, Facilities and Services…The exciting facilities offered at the Maritime Centre will include, but certainly not be limited to:1.Reception/Visitor Information Hub.2.‘SeaQuest’ Coastal Science and Discovery Experience.3.Cafe/Bistro.4.Roof Top Restaurant.5.Group Activity Pods (on one level).6.Welsh Surf Federation Headquarters.7.Porthcawl Sea Cadet and Marines Unit.8.Dolphin Club/ Crèche/ Soft Play area for children.9.Wellbeing Centre – rehabilitation fitness suite/ treatment rooms.10.Lounge Area.11.Interactive Art and Photography Gallery.ProposalsThe Proposals should be supported by the following details;a)Company Introduction and relevant experience.b)Statement of services and other critical details proposed by the Contractor.c)Cost breakdown.For further information and a full outline of services please contact below.Mark BryantOperations DirectorPorthcawl Harbourside CICmark@porthcawl-harbourside.co.uk01656 774341