# GB-Colchester: 0424 - Architectural Design Consultants

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Colchester City Council](/buyers/colchester-city-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £500,000
- Published: 10 February 2025
- Planned start: 1 May 2025
- Planned end: 31 May 2026
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 1c90471d-a21d-4908-ae5f-11c0e1741134-824990
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f067144-3864-492b-a0d9-b97bd2d2cf0d

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c90471d-a21d-4908-ae5f-11c0e1741134-824990)