North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) offers to the market this standalone former Masonic Hall Located within the heart of Motherwell Town Centre and well positioned for public transport.
- Four floors to the front/ part 3 floors to the rear.
- In need of refurbishment/redevelopment in line with Historic Scotland guidelines
- Ideally suited for conversion for a number of uses including residential or mixed commercial/ residential or business use subject to planning and Historic Scotland Consent
Location
The property is located on the North side of Hope St adjacent to the roundabout junction with Muir Street and in close proximity to Motherwell train station.
Accommodation
Size - 7,287 sq ft (677 sq m) or thereby
Terms
Price - Bids over £100,000 are invited for this property exclusive of VAT.
Bid Submissions - All bidders must be registered with Public Contracts Scotland (https://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk) as a “Supplier” (this is a free service and registration can be concluded within 10 minutes of logging onto the site).
Once registered, you will be able to search the site by using the "search notices" tab. From here you can download the supplementary information, ask questions and upload your bid submission. Please include the following information with your submission:
- a clear statement of the sum offered, along with any proposed contractual conditions/timescales.
- drawings of the proposed development, showing layout, access and parking proposals.
- Any proposals should preserve the building’s special architectural and historic interest. Restoration should avoid demolition, except as a last resort
The Council will only accept bid submissions made via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. Bids arriving after the closing date/time will not be considered nor will bids sent by fax or email.
Following Closing Date - A shortlist of bidders will be identified and issued with detailed technical information which can be used to present a final bid. A final closing date for the second stage bid process will be notified to shortlisted bidders in due course.
Once a preferred bidder is selected, final authority to proceed with the disposal will be required from NLC’s Finance & Resources committee. The committee date will be confirmed following the second stage bid review. The final legal offer production will be by agreement between the council and the preferred bidder.
Legal Costs - Each party shall be responsible for their own costs.
Specification
- Former Motherwell Masonic Hall
- Detached Residential or Business Conversion Opportunity
- Gross Internal Area 677m2 or thereby
- Designated Urban Area in Local Development Plan
- Bids over £100,000 are invited for the Freehold Interest
- Closing Date to be confirmed
- Bids Invited from restorative purchasers only. Proposals should follow Historic Environment Scotland’s “Managing Change Guidance”.