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East of England
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 26th Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0675bd |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural and related services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £1,000,000 |
East of England
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 26th Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0675bd |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural and related services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £1,000,000 |
Scope
Reference
NRW/30235
Description
Norwich City Council, in partnership with Homes England, seeks to appoint an experienced and ambitious design team (architects, masterplanners and landscape specialists) to shape the first phase of a major new urban extension in Norwich, on the edge of this historic city. The project represents a rare opportunity to establish the character, quality and long term trajectory of a new urban village, transforming a substantial former industrial site into a distinctive, well connected and sustainable place to live.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 31 October 2027
- 1 year, 5 months, 7 days
Description of possible extension:
Base contract is valued at up to £500,000
Modification 1: further design work to Stage 4
Modification 2: hybrid outline planning application
Total Estimated Value up to £1m with contract modifications
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
If Full Planning Permission has been achieved, the provision of drawings and information to RIBA Stage 4 to facilitate a contractor tender.
Additional drawing and report work required to turn the 'site-wide framework' (which is a core part of this commission) into an Outline Planning Application (by April 2027).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
Contract locations
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 April 2026, 5:30pm
Tender submission deadline
22 April 2026, 5:30pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Full tender documents and electronic submission details can be found on our e-tendering portal
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Evaluation | Quality | 70% |
| Price Evaluation | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Interested bidders can access full tender documents and submit their bid via the e-tendering portal
Contracting authority
Norwich City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRB-7245-GVXQ
City Hall, St Peters Street
Norwich
NR2 1NH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement [at] norwich.gov.uk
Website:
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
