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title: "Torpoint Lower Fore Street RIBA 3 Detailed Design Reports"
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# Torpoint Lower Fore Street RIBA 3 Detailed Design Reports

Buyer: TORPOINT TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f760

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## Summary

Torpoint Town Council has initiated a public tender for the development of detailed design reports for a community hub and a public town square in Torpoint, South East Cornwall. This procurement falls under the industry category of architectural design services, urban planning, and feasibility studies, being at the tender stage. Located at the base of Fore Street with views over the River Tamar, this large development aims to achieve a comprehensive community and housing area. The invitation to tender began on 21st March 2025, with key upcoming deadlines including the return of the tender by 6th May 2025, an evaluation by the 7th May, and the contract award on 16th May 2025. The project, procured through an open, below-threshold competition, has a total budget of £190,000 (excl. VAT) with the final report submissions being due on 13th November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural design, urban planning, and related consultancy services to expand their portfolios. With a focus on creating interaction between the spaces for community and entertainment use, firms with experience in developing mixed-use and public realm projects are well-suited to compete. The detailed design phase promises engagement with community stakeholders, requiring the successful tenderer to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions, demonstrating capability in planning and design to meet the community's future needs. This creates growth opportunities for companies by establishing a reputable presence in community-linked developments and gaining experience in public-funded projects, particularly those supporting sustainable and green initiatives as aligned with the Torpoint Town Council's Climate Emergency Action Plan.

## Notice

This package of work represents the development of the detailed design for the community hub and associated accommodation as well as the detailed design for the Public Town Square for the town of Torpoint, in South East Cornwall. A separate RIBA 3 report will be required for both elements. Both elements will run concurrently and the timeline to achieve them is critical to the success of the project. Grant Funding is paying for the delivery of both reports. The Project will constitute a combined community and housing development overlooking the River Tamar, adjacent to the Ferry Lanes and at the base of the main shopping street in the Town alongside the creation of a public open space in the form of a town square adjacent to the community hub. The focus must be on the ability to deliver a development with the community building at its centre with a clear understanding of potential cost. Both of these reports will support Torpoint and help them manage their way through local government funding and the detailed design must reflect this. The combination of the two reports will describe the centre of the Torpoint community for the future. Whilst the overall site is a significant development this quotation seeks to complete the detailed design (RIBA 3) study for the new community building and accommodation at the lower end of Fore Street on the site detailed in Enclosure 4. The requirement also includes a separate detailed design (RIBA 3) study for the Public Open Space detailed in the Masterplan at Enclosure 3. The aim is to define the assets to be delivered, understand the risks, issues, opportunities and costs for both sites and be in a position to submit an outline planning application for both, enabling the requirements of the One Public Estate (OPE) funding and the needs of the town and its community. The aim is to define the assets to be delivered, understand the risks, issues, opportunities and costs for both sites and be in a position to submit an outline planning application for both, enabling the requirements of the One Public Estate (OPE) funding and the needs of the town and its community. Both reports should clearly articulate how the spaces interact with each other to provide the community centre and the facilities to support them to enable entertainment and community use. The tenderer should also submit an outline planning application for both studies. The tenderer is to supply: i) A RIBA 3 Detailed Design for the community hub and the associated accommodation shown in the RIBA 2 Feasibility study . AND ii) A RIBA 3 Detailed Design for the Public Square. Both reports should clearly articulate how the spaces interact with each other to provide the community centre and the facilities to support them to enable entertainment and community use. The tenderer should also submit an outline planning application for both studies. The studies should include: a. Design studies and testing; b. Costing exercise to include professional fees and associated fixtures furnishings and equipment alongside potential Information Communication Technology (ICT) to reflect the evolved design and ensure budget viability; c. Reports on collaboration Architects and engineers are to demonstrate all aspects of design are integrated and practical with specific reference to the surrounding public realm and the coordination of activity between the two RIBA 3 studies; d. All recommendations from consultants are to be included including risks, issues, opportunities and dependencies; e. Outline planning application preparation and submission for both studies including all relevant documentation, drawings required for submission; f. Evidence that the designs meet building regulations and any other relevant requirements; g. A costed and refined final proposal; h. Any specific specifications, innovative design, or construction ideas; i. Advice on any specific consultants or specialists that may be required for the future as well as any specific surveys or actions that may be required to develop the plan to full planning approval; j. Potential delivery routes and programme for delivery (under an No Cost Extension contract); k. Construction strategy and timetable; l. Feedback and timetable of public consultations and statutory consultee discussions and actions. 3.3 The tender should contain Cost Breakdown for delivery by task and member of staff. 3.4 The tender should provide materials suitable to be displayed to the public as part of any consultation Torpoint Town Council might wish to undertake. Allowance should be made for a public consultation event in the town both inside and outside of the working day. Milestone Dates: - 1. Date Invitation to Tender (ITT) available on Contracts Finder 21st March 2025 2. Last date for raising queries - 1200 2nd April 2025 3. Last date for responses to clarifications to queries - 1700 3rd April 2025 4. Deadline to return ITT - 1200 6th May 2025 5. Evaluation of ITT - 7th May 2025 6. Evaluations reviewed by Town Team Project Board and recommendation made to Torpoint Town Council 12th May 2025 7. Award of Contract - 16th May 2025 8. Start Meeting - 30th May 2025 9. Two draft Reports ready for review - 6th October 2025 10. Torpoint Town Project Board presentation and review - 13th October 2025 11. Final two Reports Submission (Hard Deadline) - 13th November 2025 12. Full Torpoint Town Council Review of Reports 21st November 2025 The tender report submission should be completed in a PDF format and must be accompanied by: Covering letter (two sides of A4 maximum) to include: a. A single point of contact for all contact between the tenderer and Torpoint Town Council during the tender selection process, and for further correspondence. b. Confirmation that the tenderer has the resources available to meet the requirements outlined in this brief and its timelines this is a hard deadline. c. Confirmation that the tenderer holds current valid insurance policies as set out below and, if successful, supporting documentation will be provided as evidence: i. Professional Indemnity Insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than one million (PS1,000,000), ii. Employers Liability Insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than two million (PS2,000,000) iii. Public Liability Insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than two million (PS2,000,000). d. Conflict of interest statement. e. Torpoint Town Council has adopted a Climate Emergency Action Plan and requires as part of this procurement, information on how your organisation demonstrates its support for 'green initiatives'. Examples of two other similar projects for the mixed use element plus two projects of a public realm public square project that have been completed that demonstrate the ability and experience of the team being proposed (one side of A4 maximum per example). Please focus on the mixed use nature of the scheme and the cost / route for delivery. CV's of all relevant members of the team (one side of A4 maximum per CV). Programme of work. Clear articulation of any exemptions. Breakdown of expected costs and budget. The total maximum budget available for this commission is PS190,000.00 (exc VAT), but inclusive of all expenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016811-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 May 2025 - 13 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | £190,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORPOINT TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORPOINT |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL11 2LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Torpoint |
| Westminster constituency | South East Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 13:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016811-2025
- 2 Apr 2025 at 14:21 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012579-2025
- 1 Apr 2025 at 16:23 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012377-2025
- 31 Mar 2025 at 14:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012044-2025
- 31 Mar 2025 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011978-2025
- 27 Mar 2025 at 16:52 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011643-2025
- 21 Mar 2025 at 13:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010683-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016811-2025
  24th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012579-2025
  2nd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012377-2025
  1st April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012044-2025
  31st March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011978-2025
  31st March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011643-2025
  27th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010683-2025
  21st March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.torpointtowncouncil.gov.uk/climate-emergency.php
  Link to Torpoint Town Council Climate Emergency Action Plan
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-274
  Invitation to Tender document
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-275
  Enclosure 1 Torpoint Vision
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-276
  Enclosure 2 Neighbourhood Development Plan (draft)
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-277
  Enclosure 3 Torpoint Masterplan for Lower Fore Street
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-278
  Enclosure 4 RIBA 2 Report for Lower Fore Street
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-279
  Enclosure 5 Torpoint Town Council Financial Regulations
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-280
  Enclosure 6 Torpoint Town Council Strategy
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-358
  Questions on Invitation to Tender 270325 (1630)
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-389
  Questions on Invitation to Tender 310325
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-393
  Questions on Invitation to Tender 310325 (1500)
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-402
  Questions on Invitation to Tender 01 April 2025 (1700)
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-418
  Questions on Invitation to Tender FINAL 020425 (1530)
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-811
  Questions on invitation to tender 24/04/2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torpointtowncouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.torpointtowncouncil.gov.uk/

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