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Conversion of Former Barclays Building - 6 Broad Street, Launceston - Architect Led Design Team Services

LAUNCESTON TOWN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Launceston Town Council is seeking an architect-led design team to convert a former Barclays building located at 6 Broad Street, Launceston. The tender covers design services through RIBA Stages 4 to 6, focusing on architectural and engineering consultancy for buildings of historical interest. The procurement is in the Tender stage and follows an open competition method below the threshold. Interested parties should submit completed tender documents by 12:00 on 10th June 2026, with queries to be sent by 14:00 on 1st June 2026. Access to the premises is available on 11th and 12th May. The contract period starts on 29th June 2026 and ends on 15th September 2028. This tender represents an opportunity in the services category within the UK region.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural design and construction services for historically significant structures. Companies with experience in listed buildings, heritage projects, and work involving Conservation Officers are well-suited to bid. The contract offers growth prospects by working on a notable conversion project, which involves an array of specialists, including structural engineers, building services consultants, and quantity surveyors. SMEs and teams with local market expertise and a proven track record of collaborative working are encouraged to tender, providing an excellent platform for expanding their portfolio and gaining exposure in heritage conservation projects.

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Notice Title

Conversion of Former Barclays Building - 6 Broad Street, Launceston - Architect Led Design Team Services

Notice Description

This contract notice is published on behalf of Launceston Town Council. The Design Services contract will cover Conversion of Former listed Barclays Building - 6 Broad Street, Launceston through RIBA Stages 4 - 6 outlined in the tender brief specification. This Commission is to include: - 1. Registered RIBA Architects acting in addition as Lead Design Consultant 2. Principal Designer (Building Regs & CDM) 3. Structural Engineer 4. Building Services Consultant 5. Quantity Surveyor And specialists: - o Fire Engineering Consultant o Building Control Important Information: All procurement documents are to be obtained from and all tender communications through: thassociates@sky.com The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on a quality and cost basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender documents. Suitable candidates will have the following qualities: - * Led by an Architect with relevant heritage experience. * A team with proven track record of past experience of working together * Experience of listed buildings and working with Conservation Officers. * An understanding and experience of library and town council projects * Knowledgeable of traditional trade skills. * Experience and knowledge of regional market Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via thassociates@sky.com by no later than 14.00hrs on 1st June 2026. Access to the premises is available 11th and 12th May between 10 and 4. Completed tender documents must be submitted in writing to Launceston Town Council as detailed in the Invitation to Tender by no later than 12.00hrs on 10th June 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035866-2026
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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 15 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LAUNCESTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LAUNCESTON
Postcode
PL15 7AR
Post Town
Plymouth
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Launceston South
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Further Information

Notice Documents

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