--- title: "Architectural Design Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1b29430-0a00-4e0d-9d71-c0f1b4fb47eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1b29430-0a00-4e0d-9d71-c0f1b4fb47eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1b29430-0a00-4e0d-9d71-c0f1b4fb47eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1b29430-0a00-4e0d-9d71-c0f1b4fb47eb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-04" --- # Architectural Design Service Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1b29430-0a00-4e0d-9d71-c0f1b4fb47eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1b29430-0a00-4e0d-9d71-c0f1b4fb47eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1b29430-0a00-4e0d-9d71-c0f1b4fb47eb.json) ## Summary The Sunderland City Council is seeking suppliers for an Architectural Design Service in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This opportunity is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of August 11, 2023. The project aims to redevelop the Grade II listed Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. The procurement method is a Market Engagement Exercise to gather feedback from potential bidders. This tender presents an opportunity for architectural firms specializing in heritage projects to contribute to the redevelopment of a significant cultural site. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in architectural design services are well-suited to participate. Interested businesses can contact Julie Rogerson, Category Manager at Sunderland City Council, for further details on attending the Architectural Design Team Marketing Engagement Exercise scheduled for August 11, 2023. ## Notice Architectural Design Service This is a MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE and not a call for competition. Sunderland City Council (SCC) is seeking suppliers to provide a full Architectural Design Service to enable the redevelopment of the Grade II listed Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens.. The redevelopment project is a unique opportunity to reimagine the building, winter gardens, collections, displays and exhibition spaces to maintain current audiences, attract new visitors and for the museum in the longer term to be commercially independent. The successful bidder will provide the Council with specialist architectural services to assist the Council in progressing the project plans for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens as part of a wider National Heritage Lottery Fund (NLHF) delivery phase application. The Council will require the successful bidders to review and further develop the current RIBA Stage 2 Concept Design and subsequently (subject to securing delivery phase funding) prepare all the tender information, assist in the contractor selection and oversee the delivery of the built environment. Following an earlier Expression of Interest exercise, the Council is now intending to commission the architectural design service. It is also intended that the commission will be in two phases, corresponding with the National Lottery Heritage Fund development and delivery programmes and will be consistent with the tasks listed under RIBA Stages 3 - 7 as detailed in the RIBA Plan of Work 2020. The second phase of the commission will only be instructed subject to satisfactory performance in the first phase and all funding and internal approvals being in place. The Market Engagement Exercise is an opportunity for potential bidders to understand the structure of the intended procurement package and provide feedback on the intended process. The Tender Brief will be informed by this exercise. Please note that details on the content of the Brief will not be discussed. Below are the details for the Architectural Design Team Marketing Engagement Exercise: Friday 11 August 2023 at 10.00am via Teams Should you be interested in attending, please direct an email to Julie Rogerson - Category Manager julie.rogerson@sunderland.gov.uk Additional information: This is a MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE and not a call for competition. Sunderland City Council (SCC) is seeking suppliers to provide a full Architectural Design Service to enable the redevelopment of the Grade II listed Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens.. The redevelopment project is a unique opportunity to reimagine the building, winter gardens, collections, displays and exhibition spaces to maintain current audiences, attract new visitors and for the museum in the longer term to be commercially independent. The successful bidder will provide the Council with specialist architectural services to assist the Council in progressing the project plans for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens as part of a wider National Heritage Lottery Fund (NLHF) delivery phase application. The Council will require the successful bidders to review and further develop the current RIBA Stage 2 Concept Design and subsequently (subject to securing delivery phase funding) prepare all the tender information, assist in the contractor selection and oversee the delivery of the built environment. Following an earlier Expression of Interest exercise, the Council is now intending to commission the architectural design service. It is also intended that the commission will be in two phases, corresponding with the National Lottery Heritage Fund development and delivery programmes and will be consistent with the tasks listed under RIBA Stages 3 - 7 as detailed in the RIBA Plan of Work 2020. The second phase of the commission will only be instructed subject to satisfactory performance in the first phase and all funding and internal approvals being in place. The Market Engagement Exercise is an opportunity for potential bidders to understand the structure of the intended procurement package and provide feedback on the intended process. The Tender Brief will be informed by this exercise. Please note that details on the content of the Brief will not be discussed. Below are the details for the Architectural Design Team Marketing Engagement Exercise: Friday 11 August 2023 at 10.00am via Teams Should you be interested in attending, please direct an email to Julie Rogerson - Category Manager julie.rogerson@sunderland.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76cc6c4-7950-418c-926d-2154190023e8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Aug 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2023 at 14:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76cc6c4-7950-418c-926d-2154190023e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76cc6c4-7950-418c-926d-2154190023e8 4th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f22fe769-d632-ee11-8124-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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