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title: "ESPH SB RDC Architecture + Urbanism Lot 5 Further Competition - Core Design Team for De La Warr Pavilion (ESPH608 JB)"
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# ESPH SB RDC Architecture + Urbanism Lot 5 Further Competition - Core Design Team for De La Warr Pavilion (ESPH608 JB)

Buyer: ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48cbf7dd-c0a2-458a-8d42-08afcf34eefc

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## Summary

Rother District Council has successfully completed the architectural procurement for the renovation and regeneration of the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, East Sussex. The appointment has been awarded to Haworth Tompkins Limited. This project involves several key tasks such as conservation works, environmental system upgrades, and providing better access for artists and audiences, among other improvements. The procurement, which falls under the category of architectural design services (CPV 71220000), was conducted through a selective call-off from the Architecture and Urbanism Framework Lot 5. The tender process culminated with an award on 23rd October 2023, and the contract period is from 23rd October 2023 to 31st December 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 1,691,591.59.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for architectural firms and designers specialising in historic building conservation and improvement. SMEs and VCSEs registered in the Architecture and Urbanism Framework Lot 5 are well-suited to compete in such tenders, with the potential to expand their portfolios and gain prestigious projects. This renovation project aims to enhance the commercial spaces within the Pavilion, potentially leading to increased economic activity in the local area, thereby benefitting businesses that provide ancillary services to the Pavilion such as catering, retail, and event management.

## Notice

Rother District Council are looking to appoint an architect as lead designer for the renovation and regenreation of the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, East Sussex. The lead designer will be responsible for: - Conservation works to address all areas of deterioration identified in the condition and structural reports, and surveys. - Building fabric works to improve long term maintenance of the Pavilion. - Development of new environmental systems, working towards net carbon ambitions and to reduce running costs. - Provision of improved access into and around the building for artists and audiences - Repairs and restoration to the South Staircase window, also addressing wider issues with metalwork and windows throughout the site. - Building fabric repairs to the flat roof to address water ingress and resultant corrosion. - Conservation of the entrance canopy, which suffers differential movement at the expansion joint. - Review of external signage, which often suffers breakages. - Restoration of the auditorium. - Providing ancillary services to the auditorium, including cloakroom, WCs and bars. - Upgrading backstage facilities to the auditorium, which are currently inadequate for the status of acts performing there. - Improving visitor flow and entrance routes, particularly from the south terrace, where most visitors arrive from due to Rother District Council's substantial investment in remodelling Bexhill seafront. - Considering gallery reconfiguration to improve visitor flow and identity of galleries. - Developing and maximising commercial operations in Cafe, Bars, Retail and event spaces. - Improvements to the local public realm around the Pavilion and better connection to Bexhill Town Centre. - Development of additional footprint to accommodate desired outputs. - Consideration and use of adjacent buildings to house DLWP facilities This procurement is being conducted via the Architecture and Urbanism Framework Lot 5 Civic, Cultural & Societal Infrastructure. Only suppliers registered on this Lot and expressed are invited to bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5af04a-c14a-4d6e-a31b-c65f4ca17662 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,691,591 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,691,591 |
| 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 | ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEXHILL-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN39 3JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Rother |
| Electoral ward | Bexhill Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bexhill and Battle |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAWORTH TOMPKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5af04a-c14a-4d6e-a31b-c65f4ca17662

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5af04a-c14a-4d6e-a31b-c65f4ca17662
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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