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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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 08:48

Tender

21 Dec 2025 at 07:26

Summary of the contracting process

St Ives Town Council in Cornwall, UK, has completed an open procurement process to award a contract for architectural services related to the St Ives Huers Hut: Sustainable Future and Reuse Feasibility Project. The procurement was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, receiving bids from interested parties by 30 January 2026. This contract aims to explore restorative approaches and sustainable future uses for a Grade II listed building. The award, dated 17 June 2026, signifies the transition from the tender stage to the award stage, reflecting the council’s commitment to enhancing local heritage. The project is located in the UKK30 region and initially concluded on 21 October 2026, with the total contract value at £12,700 excluding VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for architectural firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to showcase their expertise in heritage conservation, sustainable project delivery, and community engagement. The emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively, encourages businesses with a strong track record and innovative approaches to participate. The nature of this project aligns with businesses focusing on sustainable architecture and historic building preservation, allowing them to expand their portfolio and strengthen their reputation in delivering projects of historical and cultural significance.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056930-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£12,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 21 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST IVES TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAVIGNE LONSDALE

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