Self Storage Project

SKDT have been successful in their bid to the Big Lotteries Investing in Ideas fund to carry out research into the potential for a self storage facility in Kintyre.

The work is currently being tendered and the resulting report will be completed by December 2010 at the latest

Tender details:

Specifications of contract

The Development Trust has received funding from Investing in Ideas to carry out research into the potential for setting up a self storage facility in the South Kintyre Area.

The work is detailed below and a report is to be completed by December 2010 within a budget of £7,000.

1. The need for storage space both commercial and domestic,
- Large/medium/small businesses
- Social enterprises/voluntary groups
- Long term/short term users
- Requirements of commercial and domestic users
2. Potential buildings suitable for purpose,
- Requirements based on needs (floor space, air conditioning, access, etc.)
- List of buildings that meet requirements (each building should be scored according to its fitness for purpose.)
3. Requirements for a self storage facility,
- Access, staffing, equipment, building alterations, ...
- Pricing structure
- Management structure
4. Costs involved in fitting out a building,
- Cost of kitting out 3 most suitable buildings to meet requirements
5. Potential income.
- Business case for the proposal based on feedback from potential clients
- Next steps Potential grant funders
6.Potential funders
- Grant funding opportunities
- Loan funding opportunities

Tendering
Tenders for this contract are to be submitted by email or post to The Directors of South Kintyre Development Trust
3 Harvey's Lane,
Burnside Square,
Campbeltown,
Argyll,
PA28 6GE

or info@skdt.org by 20th August 2010 and should include a breakdown of costs and previous relevant experience.

For more in depth information on the project please contact Susan Paterson: 01586 830335