Venerable Priests Residence

Bilbao, Spain

Submit a project Deadline for the submission of the Expression of Interest: Thursday 10th April 2025, 4pm CET

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Deadline for the submission of the Expression of Interest: Thursday 10th April 2025, 4pm CET

01. Team Name

02. Team Composition

03. Team contact

04. Files (.zip format only)

Your Expression of Interest file must contain the three following components:

1) Description of the bidding team and its organisation
Please note that a dedicated Bidding Team Form is available in the site's dataroom.

2) Presentation of the project and development concept for the site
This includes the project description (roughly 10 pages in A4/US Letter format) AND an illustration board (one page in A3/Tabloid format) The project description will include the outlines of the project and of the solutions proposed to address the 10 challenges identified.

3) Presentation of the intended legal and financial set-up
This memo (maximum of one page in A4/US Letter format) will include the legal-financial framework proposed by the bidding team. Note that at this stage, the legal-financial aspect is only a statement of intentions. The definitive commitments of the team will appear in the final proposal.

These documents must be written in English and/or in the language indicated in the SSR, and each of them will be dated and signed by the lead representative of the bidding team.
The documents must be grouped in a single compressed document (.zip) that must not exceed 200 Mo/Mb.

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The Venerable Priests Residence stands as an iconic building located in the heart of the city, with a rich history and impressive architecture that combines historical elements with modern flair.

Originally built as a place of residence for elderly clergymen, the building has witnessed important moments over the years. Among its strengths is its central and accessible location, making it an ideal place for cultural and social activities. The building is surrounded by gardens and fields, providing opportunities for different outdoor activities: vegetable gardens, an outdoor dining area and a space for events. However, the building also faces some challenges, such as the need for renovation and modernization to adapt to present-day demands and meet sustainability and accessibility standards.



The site owners, Bilbao municipality and BBK Foundation, aim to transform the building into an innovative hub for sustainability and inclusion, with a central focus on gastronomy.. The vision for this site is to host an innovative  restaurant concept, with a focus on sustainability and food waste reduction. Additionally, the site will feature educational facilities and other activities. The redevelopment represents a unique opportunity to revitalise a historic building and turn it into an engine of positive change for the community through innovative initiatives in sustainability and inclusion, with gastronomy at the core.

Expected Land Use: 
The overarching vision for the site revolves around sustainability and inclusivity, with a focus on sustainable food production and consumption.

Type of Property transfer intended: 
BISUBI has a 15-year agreement with the building owners, with an option to extend for an additional 15 years. The winning team will enter into a contract with BISUBI Foundation to implement the project jointly. Teams are encouraged to propose different forms of collaboration with BISUBI Foundation. BISUBI Foundation is open to exploring different contract typologies and proposing ways to support the winning team with implementation.


Plot Area:

Total site area is 3.603,30 m2.

PB, P1, P2 = 982,64m2 (above the surface)

P-1 (basement floor) = 372.46 m2 (below the surface)


Site Ownership:

The site is currently owned by BBK Foundation, a private organisation that enhances regional economic growth by investing in local companies, and will soon be transferred to BISUBI Foundation.

Deadline for the submission of the Expression of Interest:

Thursday 6th February 2025, 4pm CET

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