Tender

Invitation to Tender for the provision of architectural services for the St Ives Huers Hut: Sustainable Future and Reuse Feasibility Project.

ST IVES TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Dec 2025 at 07:26

Summary of the contracting process

St Ives Town Council invites tenders for the provision of architectural services for the St Ives Huer's Hut: Sustainable Future and Reuse Feasibility Project. This active tender, falling within the services category, is at the 'Tender' stage. The project involves restoration and sustainable future use of a Grade II listed building, with a contract value of up to £12,000 (excluding VAT). The procurement process follows an open competition below the threshold, and interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 30 January 2026. Clarification enquiries will be accepted until 20 January 2026. The project is relevant to regions including South West England (UKK) and the tender is legally based on UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for architects or architectural practices specialising in heritage buildings and sustainable projects. The contract is awarded based on quality and price, favouring those with experience in project delivery, community engagement, and social value. This makes it an attractive proposition for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their portfolio and engage in meaningful local projects. Successful competition in this tender requires a strategic response to the brief and a demonstrated expertise in delivering similar high-quality projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the provision of architectural services for the St Ives Huers Hut: Sustainable Future and Reuse Feasibility Project.

Notice Description

This tender seeks an architect or architectural practice to support the delivery of a first phase project to determine approaches to restoration, interpretation, and a sustainable future use of a distinctive Grade II listed building

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085194-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 1 Oct 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
ST IVES TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Charlotte Tomlinson
Contact Email
tenders@stives-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441736 797840

Buyer Location

Locality
ST. IVES CORNWALL
Postcode
TR26 2DS
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
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
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

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