Tender

GB-Colchester: 0424 - Architectural Design Consultants

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has issued a tender titled "GB-Colchester: 0424 - Architectural Design Consultants," seeking an experienced and professionally qualified RIBA architectural practice. This procurement falls under the industry category of architectural design services, with specific focus on buildings of historical importance. The location for the delivery of these services is the East of England region. The process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 10th March 2025 and the contract period running from 1st May 2025 to 31st May 2026. The procurement method being used is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural design, particularly those with expertise in projects involving listed buildings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as ventures in social enterprises (VCSE), are encouraged to participate. Prospective bidders should have conservation accreditation and the lead architect must have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Winning this contract, valued between £100,000 and £500,000, could provide substantial business growth potential, especially for firms looking to expand their portfolio in historic and conservation projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0424 - Architectural Design Consultants

Notice Description

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission an experienced professionally qualified RIBA Architectural practice to be part of this upcoming iconic project and to provide Architectural Services and all other relevant disciplines up to and including a Full Planning Application Submission. Due to the nature of the project, the practice will also require conservation accreditation with the named lead architect able to demonstrate at least 5 years of relevant experience of listed buildings. The commission is for full service from RIBA stage 1 to RIBA Stage 6/7 and detailed design but will include a break clause at RIBA Stage 3 for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, May 2026. Completion to detailed design will be contingent on the acquisition of round two funding and the exact timescales for the necessary contract extension will be confirmed with the successful contractor. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying documents Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f067144-3864-492b-a0d9-b97bd2d2cf0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c90471d-a21d-4908-ae5f-11c0e1741134
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

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