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Award

02 Jul 2025 at 09:26

Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council recently awarded a contract to Purcell Architecture Limited for the role of Design Lead in the conservation project at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum. This procurement focused on architectural and related services under CPV classification 71200000, with a specific emphasis on conservation accredited specialists. Located in Bournemouth, UKK24, the museum is a Grade II* listed building housing a significant collection of Victorian art. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was covered by GPA regulations, culminating in the award being signed on 2nd July 2025. The contract's active status highlights the completion of the award stage in this procurement process.

This opportunity provides significant business growth potential for firms specialising in conservation and architectural consultancy services. Ideal candidates for such tenders include specialist conservation architects, chartered surveyors, or chartered architectural technologists who can lead and manage cross-disciplinary design teams. The project timeline, commencing in April 2025 and concluding in March 2028, offers significant prospects for businesses equipped to tackle technical design to project handover. Given the high-profile nature of the project, located at a site of historical importance, it necessitates a strong emphasis on quality. The procurement's requirement for a balance between quality and competitive pricing allows experienced architects and consultancies specialising in heritage conservation to showcase their capabilities while potentially enhancing their portfolios with prestigious projects.

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Notice Title

Design Lead for Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum Conservation

Notice Description

A suitably qualified consultant to lead and manage the design team and design a programme of works at the Russell-Cotes art gallery and museum

Lot Information

Lot 1

A suitably qualified consultant to lead and manage the design team and design a programme of works at the Russell-Cotes art gallery and museum. Additional information: Please do not contact any officer/team named on this notice or the documentation. All documentation for this opportunity is available on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk . Any expressions of interest must be made through this portal unless otherwise instructed. You will need to register on the site to submit a bid. Registering is free of charge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d5ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036620-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,049 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Purcell Architecture Limited

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