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Cultural Quarter Development (Pre-construction services)

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council have completed the procurement process for the Cultural Quarter Development Pre-construction services, awarded to MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. This tender falls under the services category, specifically under architectural design services, with additional emphasis on project and design preparation and cost estimation. The procurement method was selective, with the process concluding in an award stage as of 17th February 2026. The associated contract, valued at £777,090, spans from 27th January 2026 to 19th September 2026, with services to be delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale architectural and infrastructure companies capable of providing comprehensive design and cost management services. Firms specialising in architectural design, project preparation, and cost calculation within the UK, particularly those familiar with the selective procurement method and call-off from framework agreements, would find this engagement particularly beneficial. Opportunities for collaboration with local councils on high-profile regional developments can enhance a firm's portfolio and provide a foothold in governmental projects, offering further lucrative prospects in the public development sector.

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Notice Title

Cultural Quarter Development (Pre-construction services)

Notice Description

To complete the design to RIBA 4 and submission of the 2nd bid for the scheme for Battery Green Development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4614cf16-0306-4533-a368-cae53925fcfd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa99e9d-3cce-4f7c-9566-ab40d78cbb74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£777,090 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£777,090 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 19 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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