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title: "Martello Tower 'P': Conservation Architect Services, Surveys and RIBA 2 Designs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# Martello Tower 'P': Conservation Architect Services, Surveys and RIBA 2 Designs

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd7

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council is managing the procurement process for providing conservation architect services, surveys, and RIBA 2 designs regarding Martello Tower ‘P’, a project situated in Woodbridge, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of services related to historical and architectural buildings and is currently at the award stage, with Nicholas Jacob Architects LLP as the contracted supplier. The procurement method employed was an open competition below the threshold, fostering fair access for all potential bidders. The contracting period starts on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 1st September 2026, with a signed contract valued at £37,759.2. The initiative focuses on East Coast Martello Towers, demanding experience with listed buildings and scheduled monuments, making this crucial for long-term heritage preservation.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs experienced in working with historical and architectural interest buildings. Firms possessing RIBA or AABC conservation accreditation with expertise in handling listed structures and scheduled monuments are well-positioned to deliver on the specialised requirements of this contract. The project opens doors to those adept at navigating the complexities of working with challenging monuments, contributing to their portfolio and boosting reputability in heritage conservation projects. The competitive open procurement method encourages diverse participation, facilitating business expansion within sub-central government projects in the region.

## Notice

ESC IS seeking to procure the services of a conservation accredited architect (RIBA or AABC) with experience and expertise working on listed buildings and scheduled monuments. It would be desirable if the supplier has experience with East Coast Martello Towers and understands the nuances of these challenging buildings, or comparable experience in working with Scheduled Monuments and fortifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024639-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000 |
| Awards value | £37,759 |
| Contracts value | £37,759 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICHOLAS JACOB ARCHITECTS |

## 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

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024639-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019579-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 12:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078444-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024639-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019579-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078444-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home
  Documents are provided free of charge at the above website address

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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