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title: "Bideford Quay Public Realm Concept Design Commission"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9e7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-27"
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# Bideford Quay Public Realm Concept Design Commission

Buyer: TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e9e7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Bideford Quay Public Realm Concept Design Commission" was managed by Torridge District Council, located in Bideford, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically architectural and related services, as identified by the CPV classification. The council sought a concept design to enhance the Fisherman's Wharf area in Bideford Quay, with the project's dialogue involving community feedback on the quay's future role. The process was a limited competition, below the threshold, and has now reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to LDA DESIGN CONSULTING LTD. The project commenced on 26th November 2025 and is expected to be completed by 31st March 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £70,676.40.

This tender presents opportunities for architectural firms and design consultancies to enhance their portfolio with a public realm design project, demonstrating their capability to work on strategic community-focused developments. Firms experienced in handling public projects and capable of producing innovative design concepts for urban spaces would find this tender particularly beneficial. The engagement not only offers financial rewards but also solidifies a firm's reputation in public sector commissions, thereby potentially leading to further contracts in the UK and beyond.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is to prepare a RIBA Stage 1 concept design for public realm enhancements to the Fisherman's Wharf area of Bideford Quay. That initial design needs to form the basis of a conversation with the local community about the future of the quay, its role within the local economy and society, and how it is used to shape the future of Bideford.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077558-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,897 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIDEFORD |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX39 2QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Torridge |
| Electoral ward | Bideford North |
| Westminster constituency | Torridge and Tavistock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LDA DESIGN CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 10:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077558-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077558-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lda-design.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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