Construction Contract Leads
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)
- 拢1,000,000 excluding VAT
- 拢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 拢500,000
Modification 1: further design work to Stage 4
Modification 2: hybrid outline planning application
Total Estimated Value up to 拢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