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GB-Colchester: 0424 - Architectural Design Consultants

Colchester City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Colchester City Council

Buyer Address: Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG, UK

Contact Name: Matt Howe

Contact Email: matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +447976794358

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
364000.0 GBP
Published
20 May 2025, 12:15
Deadline
18 May 2025, 23:00
Contract Start
01 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Jun 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
71200000 - Architectural and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Purcell Architecture Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission an experienced professionally qualified RIBA Architectural practice to be part of this upcoming iconic project and to provide Architectural Services and all other relevant disciplines up to and including a Full Planning Application Submission. Due to the nature of the project, the practice will also require conservation accreditation with the named lead architect able to demonstrate at least 5 years of relevant experience of listed buildings. The commission is for full service from RIBA stage 1 to RIBA Stage 6/7 and detailed design but will include a break clause at RIBA Stage 3 for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, May 2026. Completion to detailed design will be contingent on the acquisition of round two funding and the exact timescales for the necessary contract extension will be confirmed with the successful contractor. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying documents Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

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