Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c07-b31e-7063-976d-e10e79382bec/architectural-design-tuoc [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Architectural Design - TUOC [Suffolk County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/suffolk-county-council) Estimated value £250,000 Published 8 Aug 2016 Deadline Closed 1 Sept 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Suffolk County Council is looking to appoint an Architectural team with experience of collaborating on major infrastructure projects to work with designers WSP Parsons Brinkerhoff on the design of high quality structures for the Upper Orwell Crossings project. The Architectural team competition is being managed by RIBA. The project includes three crossings: • Construction of a new major bridge crossing the River Orwell for all users. The structure will incorporate a lifting/opening span to maintain boat access to the vibrant Ipswich Waterfront and Marina. • A crossing of the New-Cut for all users, which would connect the west bank to the Wet Dock Island site. • An improved crossing over the Prince Philip Lock, providing a link from the east bank to the Wet Dock Island site for pedestrians and cyclists. The estimated project cost circ.£100m of which an estimated construction costs of £50m and it received a funding commitment of £77.546m in the March Budget. The project has subsequently received Programme Entry to the Department for Transport, (DfT), Large Local Major Scheme Programme and has been afforded Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) status. Additional information: The procurement documentation is available for download at [suffolksourcing.co.uk](https://www.suffolksourcing.co.uk) ## CPV classification Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fe3457ef-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileSuffolk County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/suffolk-county-council)[SectorMore Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing UK Atomic Energy Authority 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing)[Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender)[Asbestos Surveys Northamptonshire Partnership Homes 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys)[Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite)[Penistone Station - Independent Assessor Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council 26 days left 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor)[CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)