--- title: "Architectural Design Services for Beckfords Tower project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da2fe5e3-6036-418b-a42f-afe7290c7f34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da2fe5e3-6036-418b-a42f-afe7290c7f34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da2fe5e3-6036-418b-a42f-afe7290c7f34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da2fe5e3-6036-418b-a42f-afe7290c7f34.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BATH PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED(THE)" published: "2021-02-01" --- # Architectural Design Services for Beckfords Tower project Buyer: BATH PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED(THE) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da2fe5e3-6036-418b-a42f-afe7290c7f34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da2fe5e3-6036-418b-a42f-afe7290c7f34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da2fe5e3-6036-418b-a42f-afe7290c7f34.json) ## Summary The Bath Preservation Trust Limited is initiating a procurement process for Architectural Design Services related to the restoration of the historically significant Beckford's Tower in Bath. The project, entitled 'Our Tower', is at the planning stage with a budget allocation of £100,000, divided into two annual phases. The first phase will develop a costed design up to RIBA stage 3, commencing on 3rd May 2021 and set to conclude on 31st May 2023. Interested parties must submit Expressions of Interest by 5pm on 26th February 2021, as this tender follows an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure above threshold. This tender presents a prime opportunity for architectural firms, particularly those with accreditations in heritage conservation, structural engineering, and contract administration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in listed building projects will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project not only aims to address urgent conservation needs but also provides a chance to enhance the visitor experience and connectivity to the surrounding landscape, thus creating opportunities for long-term business growth in the heritage sector. ## Notice Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) seeks Expressions of Interest from suitably accredited lead consultants, for design services relating to the repair and conservation of Grade I listed Beckford's Tower in Bath, as part of the National Lottery Heritage Funded project, 'Our Tower'. The team would consist of a lead consultant - architect, building surveyor or architectural technologist providing design services, supported by the following roles; * Structural Engineering * Principle Designer In addition, the lead consultant would also act as Contract Administrator for the base build contract, as defined within the JCT suite. A Project Quantity Surveyor will be appointed by BPT directly. M&E consultancy will also be required, to be procured through separate process The 'Our Tower' project will address urgent repair and conservation needs, bring new parts of the tower into use, and upgrade services and visitor infrastructure. BPT will also use the project as an opportunity to develop the visitor experience, engage wider audiences and reconnect the Tower with its lost landscape, through new experiences, interpretation and access. The project is being delivered in two phases and is currently at the outset of the first. This first phase, funded by BPT, partners including Historic England, and with support from a National Lottery Heritage Fund stage one grant, will develop a fully costed design for the project up to RIBA stage 3. The second phase, which is dependent on the successful procurement of project funding will see the project delivered to RIBA stage 7. Expressions of interest should be submitted via email no later than 5pm on 26th February 2021 Additional information: Expressions of interest should be submitted no later than 5pm on 26th February 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb36f13-a59c-4b74-8a69-5d27cb6aeb5d | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Feb 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 May 2021 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BATH PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED(THE) | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA1 2LR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Kingsmead | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | 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 ## Release History - 1 Feb 2021 at 09:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb36f13-a59c-4b74-8a69-5d27cb6aeb5d - 31 Jan 2021 at 13:03 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb36f13-a59c-4b74-8a69-5d27cb6aeb5d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb36f13-a59c-4b74-8a69-5d27cb6aeb5d 1st February 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdd7d1f1-d7d9-46f7-ab1c-bee26a3ebd9a Additional Information - Expression of Interest ## Notice URLs - https://beckfordstower.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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