Tender

Martello Tower 'P': Conservation Architect Services, Surveys and RIBA 2 Designs

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 12:06

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Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is actively seeking to procure conservation architect services for Martello Tower ‘P’ in Woodbridge, UK. This tender, under the title "Martello Tower ‘P’: Conservation Architect Services, Surveys and RIBA 2 Designs," falls under the architectural and historical buildings industry category. The procurement method is an open competition, providing below-threshold contracts, with the tender closing on 23rd January 2026. Interested parties should submit their tenders through In-Tend by the specified deadline. The contract, valued at £66,000 gross, is expected to commence on 9th February 2026 and conclude by the end of September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in handling listed buildings and scheduled monuments. Conservation-accredited architects with a background in East Coast Martello Towers or similar historical structures might find this particularly advantageous. With an 80% quality-focused award criterion, this tender suits businesses that can deliver high-standard conservation services, promising not only potential growth through a notable project but also a chance to enhance their portfolios in dealing with heritage conservation projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Martello Tower 'P': Conservation Architect Services, Surveys and RIBA 2 Designs

Notice Description

ESC IS seeking to procure the services of a conservation accredited architect (RIBA or AABC) with experience and expertise working on listed buildings and scheduled monuments. It would be desirable if the supplier has experience with East Coast Martello Towers and understands the nuances of these challenging buildings, or comparable experience in working with Scheduled Monuments and fortifications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078444-2025
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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