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title: "Architect and Principal Designer, Princes Street Car Park - Ipswich Borough Council"
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# Architect and Principal Designer, Princes Street Car Park - Ipswich Borough Council

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b871f99b-5294-4164-a517-a1ed6c73e6bd

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## Summary

The Ipswich Borough Council is seeking experienced Architect and Principal Designers for the development of a multi-storey car park at Princes Street, Ipswich, with an estimated project construction value of £6 million. The tender process is currently in the active phase, with submissions due by the deadline of 2nd March 2018. The contract is anticipated to begin on 19th March 2018 and complete by 31st March 2021. An open procurement method is being utilised, and this process is classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in architectural and construction services to secure a valuable public contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in design and build contracts, particularly those with expertise in car park projects, would be particularly suited to compete. Engaging in this project could foster business growth and enhance the portfolio for businesses in the architectural and construction sectors.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council intends on developing a multi storey car park on an existing surface car park. The project needs to be completed by autumn 2019.Following a review exercise of the procurement routes available the preferred option is a Design and Build contract, which will be subject to a tender process through OJEU. It is estimated that the project construction value will be in the region of PS6m. Ipswich Borough Council does not have the in house expertise to carry out the Architect and Principal Designer duties and is therefore requesting suitably experienced and qualified Architect and Principal Designers to propose a fee to carry out these duties. Additional information: Further information about this tender opportunity can be found at www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefcaadb-8687-463d-9dcb-61a614eb47f1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2018 at 13:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefcaadb-8687-463d-9dcb-61a614eb47f1
- 16 Feb 2018 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefcaadb-8687-463d-9dcb-61a614eb47f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefcaadb-8687-463d-9dcb-61a614eb47f1
  16th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

## Provenance

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