--- title: "GB-Colchester: 0424 - Architectural Design Consultants" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f067144-3864-492b-a0d9-b97bd2d2cf0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f067144-3864-492b-a0d9-b97bd2d2cf0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f067144-3864-492b-a0d9-b97bd2d2cf0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f067144-3864-492b-a0d9-b97bd2d2cf0d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-10" --- # GB-Colchester: 0424 - Architectural Design Consultants Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f067144-3864-492b-a0d9-b97bd2d2cf0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f067144-3864-492b-a0d9-b97bd2d2cf0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f067144-3864-492b-a0d9-b97bd2d2cf0d.json) ## Summary Colchester City Council has issued a tender titled "GB-Colchester: 0424 - Architectural Design Consultants," seeking an experienced and professionally qualified RIBA architectural practice. This procurement falls under the industry category of architectural design services, with specific focus on buildings of historical importance. The location for the delivery of these services is the East of England region. The process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 10th March 2025 and the contract period running from 1st May 2025 to 31st May 2026. The procurement method being used is an open procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural design, particularly those with expertise in projects involving listed buildings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as ventures in social enterprises (VCSE), are encouraged to participate. Prospective bidders should have conservation accreditation and the lead architect must have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Winning this contract, valued between £100,000 and £500,000, could provide substantial business growth potential, especially for firms looking to expand their portfolio in historic and conservation projects. ## Notice Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission an experienced professionally qualified RIBA Architectural practice to be part of this upcoming iconic project and to provide Architectural Services and all other relevant disciplines up to and including a Full Planning Application Submission. Due to the nature of the project, the practice will also require conservation accreditation with the named lead architect able to demonstrate at least 5 years of relevant experience of listed buildings. The commission is for full service from RIBA stage 1 to RIBA Stage 6/7 and detailed design but will include a break clause at RIBA Stage 3 for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, May 2026. Completion to detailed design will be contingent on the acquisition of round two funding and the exact timescales for the necessary contract extension will be confirmed with the successful contractor. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying documents Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c90471d-a21d-4908-ae5f-11c0e1741134 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO3 3WG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Colchester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71220000 - Architectural design services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2025 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c90471d-a21d-4908-ae5f-11c0e1741134 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c90471d-a21d-4908-ae5f-11c0e1741134 10th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-0424---Architectural-Design-Consultants/68M8254TV8 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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