Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Marlowe Trust
Canterbury
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ - South East (England)
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1179882
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Charitable Trust
one.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Marlowe Kit: Design Team
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
During 2020 and 2021 the Marlowe Trust (the Trust) undertook initial feasibility work to
develop the Marlowe Kit project in Canterbury, Kent. The project centres on the adaptation
and possible expansion of a range of historic buildings in central Canterbury to provide a
learning centre, heritage destination and cafe.
The Trust is seeking to procure a comprehensive architect-led Design Team to provide
designs for the Marlowe Kit project which is the subject of this Contract Notice.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £405,000 / Highest offer: £534,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Marlowe Trust wishes to procure a comprehensive Design Team including an
interpretation specialist to develop designs for the project.
Bidders may wish to include additional specialists in order to deliver the project and are
encouraged to do so where they consider it will add value. Please note that a cost consultant
is being procured separately.
The Design Team must include a RIBA (SCA) or AABC or equivalent accredited conservation
architect in a leading role. The lead Architect will need to have specialist knowledge and
experience of preserving, conserving and restoring complex historic buildings of high status
(Grade I/Grade II*), preferably of timber frame but within with a broader portfolio of work. An
understanding of the complexities of running NLHF funded projects would be beneficial.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Potential to extend the programme subject to need
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-013361
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 August 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Richard Griffiths Architects
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
7672991
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £430,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £430,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ingham Pinnock Associates
Cambridge
Country
United Kingdom