Scope
Reference
PURCON 5048B
Description
The University of East Anglia is inviting submissions from design teams interested in developing proposals to bring the closed iconic Grade 2* listed Ziggurat buildings back to life with a feasible and viable future use for at least the next 50 years.
This Invitation To Tender will follow a design competition format, with a first stage open to all interested suppliers from which the designers or design teams for up to three of the submissions will be invited to progress to the second phase to develop their initial high-level proposals into concept designs and submit a tender to provide RIBA Stage 3 Design services to enable the submission of Full Planning and Listed Building Consent applications (where applicable).
An honorarium payment of £10,000 (+ VAT) will be provided to each selected designer or design team invited to progress to Stage 2 of the Invitation To Tender, to assist with the cost of their Stage 2 submission.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 June 2026 to 29 June 2027
- Possible extension to 30 June 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Discretional and pending progression of associated projects.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
Lot 1. LOT 1- Refurbishment of Existing Buildings Only
Description
A proposed solution which demonstrates minimal change to the configuration and utilisation of existing buildings.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. LOT 2- Development Proposal
Description
An innovative solution, which includes development proposals over and above the refurbishment of existing buildings.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
2 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 June 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. LOT 1- Refurbishment of Existing Buildings Only
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative | Quality | 100% |
Lot 2. LOT 2- Development Proposal
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% | |
| Commercial Approach | Affordabiliy and Return on Investement |
Cost | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
2 stage Competitive Flexible with Dialogue and Negotiation
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
- Companies House: RC000651
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Chris Bradsworth
Telephone: 01603456161
Email: procurement@uea.ac.uk
Website: http://uea.ac.uk
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)