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Lead Designer, Architect, Conservation Architect, CDM Principal Designer and Building Safety Act Principal Designer

Published 29 Oct 2026
29 Oct 2026
Deadline in 16 days

Primary CPV
71210000 *
Advisory architectural services
Location
🇬🇧 East of England
Value
No value specified
Contract
9 months Duration
14/12/2026 14/09/2027
Contract Types
71 *Architectural, engineering & inspection...
Full CPV Breakdown
SME suitable
Yes

Reference: Thet 2026 04
Below is a summary please refer to the Job pack for detailed information Thetford Town Council is seeking to appoint a single consultant practice to undertake the roles of: • Lead Designer; • Architect; • Conservation Architect; • Principal Designer (CDM Regulations); • Principal Designer (Building Safety Act). The successful consultant shall lead and coordinate the design for the Development Phase and prepare the project design for submission of the NLHF Delivery Phase Application. The consultant will work closely with the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Structural Engineer and specialist advisers to prepare a robust and fully costed proposal capable of supporting a successful National Lottery Heritage Fund Delivery Phase application. The NLHF Delivery Phase application will be managed by the Client Team and appointed Project Manager, however, the Architect may be required to attend NLHF meetings and workshops from time to time as reasonably requested by the Client or Project Manager. Equality, Inclusion & Environmental Sustainability The project is shaped by NLHF's investment principles and Thetford's identity as a richly diverse town. Commissioned work should demonstrate: • Inclusive engagement with communities underserved by heritage; • Barrier-free access to heritage learning and opportunities; • Environmentally responsible design, including re-use and carbon impact; • Contribution to a sustainable operating model rooted in community need. Project Objectives The project objectives are to: • Remove the building from the Heritage at Risk Register; • Secure the long-term conservation of the historic fabric; • Deliver inclusive and accessible community facilities; • Support learning, heritage interpretation and skills development; • Improve environmental sustainability; • Create a financially sustainable operational model and future for the site; • Support regeneration within Thetford town centre.

Full CPV breakdown

  • 71210000 — Advisory architectural services (primary)
  • 71221000 — Architectural services for buildings

Notice details

Competition
Open competition (any supplier can bid)
Contract type
Services
Procurement method
Open procedure (below threshold)
Main category
Services
Notice status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for VCSEs
No
Language
EN
Published
29 Oct 2026 13:28
Deadline
20 Nov 2026 12:00
OCID
ocds-b5fd17-0cfe0094-4290-42d0-97c3-dc9536ec19f2
Notice ID
Thet 2026 04

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Tender

Title Lead Designer, Architect, Conservation Architect, CDM Principal Designer and Building Safety Act Principal Designer
Published 29 Oct 2026
Status active
CPV › Description Advisory architectural services
CPV › Description Architectural services for buildings
Item › Delivery › Postcode IP24 2DS
Procedure type open
Procedure Open procedure (below threshold)
Bidding period › End 20 Nov 2026
Contract period › Start 14 Dec 2026
Contract period › End 14 Sep 2027
Suitable for › SMEs Yes
Suitable for › VCSEs No
Category services
Document › Document 1 › Document type Tender notice
Document › Document 1 › Description Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Document › Document 1 › Link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc8d975-376f-4c40-b...
Document › Document 1 › Published 29 Oct 2026
Document › Document 2 › Document type Tender notice
Document › Document 2 › Link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5828f4d5-...
Document › Document 3 › Document type Contract summary
Document › Document 3 › Link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bb4faff-...

Organisations

Name Thetford Town Council
Identifier › Legal Name Thetford Town Council
Address › Street The Carnegie, Cage Lane
Address › Town / city THETFORD
Address › Postcode IP242DS
Address › Country England
Link https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=942741141b724674f2ca8af6a1ddf5ae535b61b...
Role buyer

Buyer

Name Thetford Town Council
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