Tender

Architectural Services - Workshop

CORSHAM TOWN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Corsham Town Council is inviting tenders for architectural services to undertake initial development and feasibility work to improve the Council's grounds team facilities in Corsham town centre. The project, titled "Architectural Services - Workshop", falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement stage is currently active, with submissions due by 9th May 2025 at 12:00 PM. The project will include refurbishing and improving the workshop, expanding the works yard, constructing new storage facilities, and providing new welfare facilities and office space. The contract period is expected to start on 12th May 2025 and conclude by 1st December 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for experienced architectural practices, especially those with expertise in delivering projects in conservation areas and with listed buildings, to contribute to the development of Corsham's town centre facilities. The project, with a budget of £50,000 plus VAT for RIBA Stages 0-2 and an overall project cost anticipated at around £500,000, offers substantial potential for business growth within the architectural services sector. The open procurement method encourages competition, making it suitable for architectural practices of varying sizes to participate and benefit from this municipal project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Services - Workshop

Notice Description

Corsham Town Council wishes to appoint an experienced architectural practice to undertake some initial development/feasibility work (RIBA Stages 0-2) to improve the Council's grounds team facilities in Corsham town centre. The Town Council wants to refurbish and improve the grounds team's workshop, expand and improve the works yard, construct new storage facilities in the yard and provide new welfare facilities and office space at the rear of Arnold House, Corsham.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014388-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORSHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Whittleton
Contact Email
jwhittleton@corsham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07879 256215

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 0EZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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