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CAP24007 Re-tender for Architectural Services, Torre Abbey New Beginnings, Chapter One

TORBAY COUNCIL

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02 May 2025 at 14:33

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Tender

11 Dec 2024 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "CAP24007 Re-tender for Architectural Services, Torre Abbey New Beginnings, Chapter One" was conducted by Torbay Council, based in Torquay, UK. This tender focused on the architectural design services industry, specifically for the repair and restoration of the medieval tithe barn at Torre Abbey, a Grade 1 listed building. The tender utilised an open procurement method and occurred during the award stage with activities dated as most recent on 2nd May 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 17th March 2025 to 17th May 2028, with the overall project value at £200,000, although the awarded amount was £174,165. The procurement sought a heritage architect to enhance community access and re-landscape environmental spaces around Torre Abbey, with key tender activities already completed as of January 2025.

This re-tender represents a substantial opportunity for firms specialising in heritage and architectural design to participate in a project that promises long-term engagement, evidenced by the multi-year contract. Businesses with expertise in historical conservation, landscape architecture, and community-focused development would find this opportunity particularly relevant as it offers avenues for showcasing innovation in conserving and developing heritage sites. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public contracts in the South West of England can benefit significantly, provided they demonstrate experience with similar large-scale, culturally significant projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAP24007 Re-tender for Architectural Services, Torre Abbey New Beginnings, Chapter One

Notice Description

Please note this is a re-tender of an opportunity published recently that did not result in a successful outcome. Torre Abbey is in the process of applying for grant funding to repair and restore the medieval tithe barn and its immediate environs to enable its use year-round, improve community access and conserve and repair this grade 1 listed building as well as to re-landscape the former Pitch and Putt to include interpretation of the below ground archaeology and to unlock the largest free to access green space in Torquay. Torbay Council is therefore seeking a suitably qualified heritage architect to work on this project. Additional information: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7013ba41-aefe-4b60-9083-5182d094d89e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a4da44d-7b31-4ba6-9763-cfc8037d3e6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,165 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 17 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare Farquhar
Contact Email
clare.farquhar@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1803208514

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILDS + SULZMANN ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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