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PURCON 5048B - Ziggurats Design Consultation Services

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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07 Oct 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park in the UK, is seeking submissions for the 'PURCON 5048B - Ziggurats Design Consultation Services' tender. This procurement process belongs to the services category, specifically focusing on architectural design and engineering. The competition, following a design contest format, is open to all design teams interested in revitalising the Grade 2* listed Ziggurat buildings for sustainable use over the next 50 years. The tender process, currently active, will close its tender period on 2nd December 2025, with the award period concluding by 30th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for design consultancies, architectural firms, and engineering companies specialising in heritage, refurbishment, and innovative building solutions. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality architectural designs and can provide a commercial approach to affordability and return on investment for such prestigious projects are well-suited to compete. Successful candidates progressing to the second stage will have the opportunity to receive an honorarium payment to support their proposal development. The open procurement method encourages a transparent and competitive environment, advantageous for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio and secure significant work in the architectural design sector.

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Notice Title

PURCON 5048B - Ziggurats Design Consultation Services

Notice Description

The University of East Anglia is inviting submissions from design teams interested in developing proposals to bring the closed iconic Grade 2* listed Ziggurat buildings back to life with a feasible and viable future use for at least the next 50 years. This Invitation To Tender will follow a design competition format, with a first stage open to all interested suppliers from which the designers or design teams for up to three of the submissions will be invited to progress to the second phase to develop their initial high-level proposals into concept designs and submit a tender to provide RIBA Stage 3 Design services to enable the submission of Full Planning and Listed Building Consent applications (where applicable). An honorarium payment of PS10,000 (+ VAT) will be provided to each selected designer or design team invited to progress to Stage 2 of the Invitation To Tender, to assist with the cost of their Stage 2 submission.

Lot Information

LOT 1- Refurbishment of Existing Buildings Only

A proposed solution which demonstrates minimal change to the configuration and utilisation of existing buildings.

Renewal: Discretional and pending progression of associated projects.

LOT 2- Development Proposal

An innovative solution, which includes development proposals over and above the refurbishment of existing buildings.

Renewal: Discretional and pending progression of associated projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063033-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Chris Bradsworth
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01603456161

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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