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Open tender · Notice cbc8d975-376f-4c40-b602-3b8a9b2435cc
Lead Designer, Architect, Conservation Architect, CDM Principal Designer and Building Safety Act Principal Designer
Thetford Town Council
- Value
- Value not stated
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2026 (12 days)
- Where
- East of England
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 14 Dec 2026 – 14 Sep 2027
In plain English
Thetford Town Council wants one consultant practice to act as lead designer, architect, conservation architect and principal designer (under both CDM and Building Safety Act rules) for a heritage building project in Thetford, East of England. The work covers the development phase and preparing a fully costed design for a National Lottery Heritage Fund application, with a contract period from 14 December 2026 to 14 September 2027.
Good fit for: Architecture practices with conservation and heritage project experience that can also act as principal designer.
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What the buyer says
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; • Impr…
Getting the documents
Attached to the official notice, free to download without registering:
Procedure: Open procedure (below threshold). Published 29 Oct 2026.
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