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title: "Cultural Quarter Development (Pre-construction services)"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Cultural Quarter Development (Pre-construction services)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4614cf16-0306-4533-a368-cae53925fcfd

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## Summary

The Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council have completed the procurement process for the Cultural Quarter Development Pre-construction services, awarded to MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. This tender falls under the services category, specifically under architectural design services, with additional emphasis on project and design preparation and cost estimation. The procurement method was selective, with the process concluding in an award stage as of 17th February 2026. The associated contract, valued at £777,090, spans from 27th January 2026 to 19th September 2026, with services to be delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale architectural and infrastructure companies capable of providing comprehensive design and cost management services. Firms specialising in architectural design, project preparation, and cost calculation within the UK, particularly those familiar with the selective procurement method and call-off from framework agreements, would find this engagement particularly beneficial. Opportunities for collaboration with local councils on high-profile regional developments can enhance a firm's portfolio and provide a foothold in governmental projects, offering further lucrative prospects in the public development sector.

## Notice

To complete the design to RIBA 4 and submission of the 2nd bid for the scheme for Battery Green Development

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa99e9d-3cce-4f7c-9566-ab40d78cbb74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 19 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £777,090 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £777,090 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 4AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Woodbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa99e9d-3cce-4f7c-9566-ab40d78cbb74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa99e9d-3cce-4f7c-9566-ab40d78cbb74
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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