Tender

Design and build for the cultural and creative transformation works to the Passmore Edwards Building, Falmouth

FALMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2025 at 13:49

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

Falmouth Town Council has initiated a tender process titled "Design and build for the cultural and creative transformation works to the Passmore Edwards Building, Falmouth". This tender falls within the construction industry category, specifically focusing on art and cultural buildings. The project is located in Falmouth, United Kingdom, and aims to transform the Passmore Edwards Building through internal and external modifications. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 26th August 2025. Queries from prospective suppliers are welcomed until 14th August 2025, and the award period concludes on 8th September 2025. The tender procedure adopted is an open one, allowing access to numerous potential bidders, with a contract value of approximately GBP 6.642 million net.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in architectural, engineering, and construction services, especially those with expertise in handling projects involving historical or architecturally significant buildings. The project provides potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs, given its focus on creative and complex transformation works. Businesses well-versed in energy-efficiency improvements and adept in navigating the requirements for listed building consent and planning permissions can leverage this opportunity to gain visibility and establish credibility in public sector contracts. The emphasis on quality, cost, and social value considerations in the award criteria further enables companies to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities beyond pricing, fostering a competitive and growth-oriented business environment.

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Notice Title

Design and build for the cultural and creative transformation works to the Passmore Edwards Building, Falmouth

Notice Description

The Council invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of a professional services design team for design services to overhaul the Passmore Edwards Municipal Building as well as the build contractor. The appointed Supplier will act as the lead professional design team and build contractor for the works element for the major transformation of the Municipal Building. It should be noted that works consist of the following: 1. Internal works to redesign the internal gallery space (see brief). Initially this is to undertake RIBA Stages 0-2 which will inform a submission for funding. If approved, there will be a second phase RIBA 3-4. The final stage RIBA Stages 5-6 will also be dependent on external funding applications. 2. The construction element of the internal redesign. 3. External works to undertake alterations to existing building comprising of thermal and energy related improvements, with associated repairs. 4. The external works are at RIBA Stage 2 and have both Listed Building Consent and planning permission. Full details can be found in the accompanying documents with this Notice. See accompany documents with this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Rights to vary and amend in line with JCT Design and Build Contract (DB 2024) Standard Contract, including but not limited scope and price.

Renewal: The initial end date is for the design element only - i.e. internal works to redesign the internal gallery space (see brief). Initially this is to undertake RIBA Stages 0-2 which will inform a submission for funding. The contract then has further period of time to further work up the design and then transition into the build element. All of which will be subject to funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056214
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043189-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

45212311 - Art gallery construction work

45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work

45212313 - Museum construction work

45212330 - Library construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45450000 - Other building completion work

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works

71322200 - Pipeline-design services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71327000 - Load-bearing structure design services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71335000 - Engineering studies

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,642,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,642,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Jackie George
Contact Email
procurement@falmouthtowncouncil.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMOUTH
Postcode
TR11 3QA
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Falmouth Penwerris
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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