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Design Lead for Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum Conservation

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jul 2025 at 14:15

Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council have completed the procurement process for the "Design Lead for Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum Conservation" project. This initiative falls under the industry category of architectural and related services, specifically targeting conservational efforts for buildings with historical or architectural significance. Located in the South West of the UK, the project requires a conservation-accredited professional to lead from RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design) to Stage 6 (Handover). The tender, which followed an open procedure, had its tender period end on 28th February 2025, with the works commencing in April 2025 and expected to be concluded by March 2028. The contract has been awarded to Purcell as of 2nd July 2025, with a contract value of £98,049 and a project completion date set for July 2028.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for specialist consultancy firms within the architectural and construction sectors, particularly those with expertise in historical and significant buildings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, providing they meet the criteria of possessing a conservation accreditation. Engaging in this project not only offers a platform for business growth through collaboration with an internationally recognised art gallery and museum but also enhances any firm’s portfolio by aligning with the standards of public sector procurement. The procurement process ensures transparency and competitiveness, allowing firms that offer building services consultancy, construction consultancy, or related engineering solutions to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design Lead for Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum Conservation

Notice Description

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum (RCAGM) is a Grade II* listed building, located on the East Cliff of Bournemouth and housing an internationally important collection of 40,000 items of Victorian fine and decorative art and world cultures, much on open display. This procurement is to obtain the professional services of a suitably qualified conservation accredited specialist (architect, chartered surveyor or chartered architectural technologist to lead a team of specialist consultants from RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design) to Stage 6 (Handover). The successful Bidder will be expected to commence the works April 2025. The Successful Bidder will be required to ensure the works are completed by March 2028. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eaea1515-019b-4af4-8c76-96405e39f126
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804e6f5a-59fc-4441-ba5e-f8621ff379dd
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£359,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,049 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURCELL

Further Information

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