Award

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

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 15:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 12:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has successfully completed a procurement process for conservation architect services related to the Martello Tower 'P'. The winning supplier is Nicholas Jacob Architects, who is tasked with providing surveys and RIBA 2 designs for this historical structure. The procurement method was open competition, focusing on services below the threshold. This award was announced on 4 March 2026, with the contract period beginning on 10 March 2026 and lasting until 1 September 2026. The industry category primarily pertains to architectural and historical conservation services, and the project is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The contract's value amounted to £37,759.20, reflecting a clear emphasis on quality, given an 80% weighted scoring for quality in the award criteria.

This contract presents significant opportunities for architectural firms specialising in conservation, particularly those with expertise in listed buildings and scheduled monuments. Firms experienced in working with historical fortifications like Martello Towers would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, which require specialised knowledge of these challenging buildings. Participation in such projects can enhance a firm's portfolio, highlighting specialised conservation skills, and fostering growth through increased visibility and reputation in the conservation architecture domain. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in these architectural services can benefit from leveraging their specialised knowledge, positioning themselves as leaders in historical conservation work.

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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/019579-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£37,759 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICHOLAS JACOB ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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