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title: "Design and build for the cultural and creative transformation works to the Passmore Edwards Building, Falmouth"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056214"
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# Design and build for the cultural and creative transformation works to the Passmore Edwards Building, Falmouth

Buyer: FALMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056214

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## Summary

Falmouth Town Council has initiated a tender process titled "Design and build for the cultural and creative transformation works to the Passmore Edwards Building, Falmouth". This tender falls within the construction industry category, specifically focusing on art and cultural buildings. The project is located in Falmouth, United Kingdom, and aims to transform the Passmore Edwards Building through internal and external modifications. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 26th August 2025. Queries from prospective suppliers are welcomed until 14th August 2025, and the award period concludes on 8th September 2025. The tender procedure adopted is an open one, allowing access to numerous potential bidders, with a contract value of approximately GBP 6.642 million net.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in architectural, engineering, and construction services, especially those with expertise in handling projects involving historical or architecturally significant buildings. The project provides potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs, given its focus on creative and complex transformation works. Businesses well-versed in energy-efficiency improvements and adept in navigating the requirements for listed building consent and planning permissions can leverage this opportunity to gain visibility and establish credibility in public sector contracts. The emphasis on quality, cost, and social value considerations in the award criteria further enables companies to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities beyond pricing, fostering a competitive and growth-oriented business environment.

## Notice

The Council invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of a professional services design team for design services to overhaul the Passmore Edwards Municipal Building as well as the build contractor. The appointed Supplier will act as the lead professional design team and build contractor for the works element for the major transformation of the Municipal Building. It should be noted that works consist of the following: 1. Internal works to redesign the internal gallery space (see brief). Initially this is to undertake RIBA Stages 0-2 which will inform a submission for funding. If approved, there will be a second phase RIBA 3-4. The final stage RIBA Stages 5-6 will also be dependent on external funding applications. 2. The construction element of the internal redesign. 3. External works to undertake alterations to existing building comprising of thermal and energy related improvements, with associated repairs. 4. The external works are at RIBA Stage 2 and have both Listed Building Consent and planning permission. Full details can be found in the accompanying documents with this Notice. See accompany documents with this notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Rights to vary and amend in line with JCT Design and Build Contract (DB 2024) Standard Contract, including but not limited scope and price.

Renewal: The initial end date is for the design element only - i.e. internal works to redesign the internal gallery space (see brief). Initially this is to undertake RIBA Stages 0-2 which will inform a submission for funding. The contract then has further period of time to further work up the design and then transition into the build element. All of which will be subject to funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043189-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,642,000 |
| Lots value | £6,642,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | FALMOUTH |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR11 3QA |
| 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 | Falmouth Penwerris |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45212311 - Art gallery construction work
- 45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 45212330 - Library construction work
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45450000 - Other building completion work
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
- 71322200 - Pipeline-design services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71327000 - Load-bearing structure design services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 13:49 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043189-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 11:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041279-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043189-2025
  25th July 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041279-2025
  18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3208
  Above Threshold-ITT-Part A-Open Instruction_vFinal_18.07.2025
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3209
  Above Threshold-ITT-Part B-Open Response_vFinal_18.07.2025
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3210
  Appendix 1 - Design and Build brief RIBA 0_7 Municipal 2025_07_15
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3211
  Appendix 2 - RIBA Stages Summary
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3212
  Appendix 3 - Key Contract Conditions
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3213
  Appendix 4 - Asbestos Report MB FF RTP sept 2016
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3214
  Appendix 4(a) Asbestos survey 2009
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3216
  Appendix 5 - Falmouth Municipal Building Heritage Statement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3217
  Appendix 6 Building Survey - Municipal Building, Falmouth Appendices-1.2
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3218
  Appendix 7 - Passmore Edwards, Falmouth OCE October 24
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3219
  Appendix 8 - Cost Plan June 2025 - MEND Plus 6%
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3220
  P_0.1 - Dwg Falmouth library site plan
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3221
  P240045 - 200 Location & Site Plans
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3223
  P240045 - 201 Municipal Building Existing Ground & Mezzanine Floor Plans
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3224
  P240045 - 202 Municipal Building Existing First Floor & Roof Plans
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3225
  P240045 - 203 Municipal Building Existing Elevations
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3226
  Price Schedule 1
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3228
  Clarification Log_v0.1 - Please use this document should you required the need to submit a tender clarification question.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.falmouthtowncouncil.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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