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title: "PURCON 5048B - Ziggurats Design Consultation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a9ee"
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# PURCON 5048B - Ziggurats Design Consultation Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a9ee

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park in the UK, is seeking submissions for the 'PURCON 5048B - Ziggurats Design Consultation Services' tender. This procurement process belongs to the services category, specifically focusing on architectural design and engineering. The competition, following a design contest format, is open to all design teams interested in revitalising the Grade 2* listed Ziggurat buildings for sustainable use over the next 50 years. The tender process, currently active, will close its tender period on 2nd December 2025, with the award period concluding by 30th June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for design consultancies, architectural firms, and engineering companies specialising in heritage, refurbishment, and innovative building solutions. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality architectural designs and can provide a commercial approach to affordability and return on investment for such prestigious projects are well-suited to compete. Successful candidates progressing to the second stage will have the opportunity to receive an honorarium payment to support their proposal development. The open procurement method encourages a transparent and competitive environment, advantageous for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio and secure significant work in the architectural design sector.

## Notice

The University of East Anglia is inviting submissions from design teams interested in developing proposals to bring the closed iconic Grade 2* listed Ziggurat buildings back to life with a feasible and viable future use for at least the next 50 years. This Invitation To Tender will follow a design competition format, with a first stage open to all interested suppliers from which the designers or design teams for up to three of the submissions will be invited to progress to the second phase to develop their initial high-level proposals into concept designs and submit a tender to provide RIBA Stage 3 Design services to enable the submission of Full Planning and Listed Building Consent applications (where applicable). An honorarium payment of PS10,000 (+ VAT) will be provided to each selected designer or design team invited to progress to Stage 2 of the Invitation To Tender, to assist with the cost of their Stage 2 submission.

### Lot Information

LOT 1- Refurbishment of Existing Buildings Only

A proposed solution which demonstrates minimal change to the configuration and utilisation of existing buildings.

Renewal: Discretional and pending progression of associated projects.

LOT 2- Development Proposal

An innovative solution, which includes development proposals over and above the refurbishment of existing buildings.

Renewal: Discretional and pending progression of associated projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063033-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 16:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063033-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063033-2025
  7th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uea.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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