What counts as an architectural tender in UK and Irish procurement?

Buyers use the label loosely. Most notices ask for RIBA-stage design services, lead consultant appointments, feasibility studies or planning support, procured under CPV codes such as 71200000 (Architectural and related services) and 71220000 (Architectural design services). A smaller share cover landscape or urban design work, and many sit inside multi-disciplinary consultancy frameworks alongside structural and civil engineering rather than as a standalone architecture contract.

What CPV codes cover architectural services?

The core codes are 71200000 (Architectural and related services), 71220000 (Architectural design services) and 71000000 (Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services), alongside narrower codes for building extensions, outdoor areas and landscape design. Architectural work is rarely procured under one code alone: most notices in this category carry several architecture and engineering codes together, reflecting multi-disciplinary teams rather than architecture-only appointments.

How do I find architectural contracts before they go out to tender?

Search live portals for open architectural tenders, or move earlier: read a buyer's capital programme, budget documents and pre-market engagement notices on Stotles to see a project taking shape before the design brief is written.

Are most architectural contracts awarded directly or through frameworks?

A large share of architectural contracts run through multi-disciplinary consultancy frameworks that bundle architectural, structural and building-surveying services under one agreement, rather than as a standalone architecture contract.

Architectural Tenders and Contracts

See open architectural tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector.

Architectural procurement covers RIBA-stage design services, feasibility studies, lead consultant appointments, conservation architecture and building surveying, bought by councils, NHS trusts, housing associations and central government across the UK and Ireland. Much of it runs through consultancy frameworks bundling architecture with structural and civil engineering, not as a standalone contract.

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Expired contract, expired 31 May 2019Published 1 October 2018
Architectural Consultancy Services for fire upgrade works at GRETB Sub-Head office. Lanesboro Street, Roscommon.
Galway Roscommon Education and Training BoardSupplier(s) Povall Worthington
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 1 October 2018
Teachers' Student Loan Reimbursement: Alpha
Department for EducationSupplier(s) Hippo Digital LtdAwarded 1 October 2018
£291,000
Closed tender, closed 26 October 2018Published 1 October 2018
Architect Framework
Aequus GroupArchitectural design services
£172,500
Closed tender, closed 5 November 2018Published 28 September 2018
Advisory architectural services
Sheffield City CouncilArchitectural design services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 November 2018Published 28 September 2018
Advisory architectural services
Sheffield City CouncilArchitectural, engineering and surveying services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 17 September 2020Published 28 September 2018
Architectural services for buildings
Department of FinanceSupplier(s) Soltys Brewster Consulting LtdLandscape architectural servicesAwarded 28 September 2018
£185,421
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 28 September 2018
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Carmarthenshire County CouncilArchitectural and related services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 24 October 2018Published 28 September 2018
Architect Framework
Bath and North East Somerset CouncilArchitectural design services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 November 2018Published 28 September 2018
PC05605 - Heart of the City 2 - Block H Architectural Services
Sheffield City CouncilArchitectural design services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 November 2018Published 28 September 2018
PC05598 - Heart of the City 2 - Block A Architectural Tender
Sheffield City CouncilArchitectural design services
Value not stated
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Expired contract, expired 28 February 2019Published 27 September 2018
Provision of Architectural Services - Redevelopment of Troutbeck Crescent
Blackpool CouncilSupplier(s) Cassidy & AshtonArchitectural design servicesAwarded 24 September 2018
£85,000
Awarded contractPublished 24 September 2018
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Department for EducationSupplier(s) Hippo Digital LtdAwarded 24 September 2018
£329,100
Closed tender, closed 19 October 2018Published 22 September 2018
Architectural Services for refurbishment of Telford Central Fire Station
Shropshire Fire and Rescue ServiceArchitectural and related services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 October 2018Published 21 September 2018
Maritime Multi-Links Programme - Project Team Support copy
Ministry of Defence
£333,000
Closed tender, closed 1 November 2018Published 21 September 2018
DBC (AL) Architectural Works for Paradise Field Housing New Build Scheme
Hertfordshire County CouncilArchitectural and related services
£150,000
Expired contract, expired 1 March 2020Published 20 September 2018
Architectural Services RIBA Stages 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Watch Factory Phase 2
First Ark GroupSupplier(s) DK ArchitectsArchitectural and related servicesAwarded 16 July 2018
£74,000
Awarded contractPublished 20 September 2018
Invitation to Tender for Architectural Consultancy Services - Axis Business Park
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (Offaly)Supplier(s) MCOH architectsArchitectural design services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 24 September 2018Published 20 September 2018
Lead Architect Consultant - Regent Theatre
Ipswich Borough CouncilArchitectural services for building extensions
£1
Closed tender, closed 26 October 2018Published 20 September 2018
Architectural and related services
Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD)Architectural services for buildings
£10,000,000
Closed tender, closed 19 October 2018Published 19 September 2018
Architectural and related services
Shropshire Fire and Rescue ServiceArchitectural and related services
£500,000

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about architectural services, architectural design, architectural consultancy, architectural tenders, conservation architect, architect-led design in the UK public sector.

What counts as an architectural tender in UK and Irish procurement?
Buyers use the label loosely. Most notices ask for RIBA-stage design services, lead consultant appointments, feasibility studies or planning support, procured under CPV codes such as 71200000 (Architectural and related services) and 71220000 (Architectural design services). A smaller share cover landscape or urban design work, and many sit inside multi-disciplinary consultancy frameworks alongside structural and civil engineering rather than as a standalone architecture contract.
What CPV codes cover architectural services?
The core codes are 71200000 (Architectural and related services), 71220000 (Architectural design services) and 71000000 (Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services), alongside narrower codes for building extensions, outdoor areas and landscape design. Architectural work is rarely procured under one code alone: most notices in this category carry several architecture and engineering codes together, reflecting multi-disciplinary teams rather than architecture-only appointments.
How do I find architectural contracts before they go out to tender?
Search live portals for open architectural tenders, or move earlier: read a buyer's capital programme, budget documents and pre-market engagement notices on Stotles to see a project taking shape before the design brief is written.
Are most architectural contracts awarded directly or through frameworks?
A large share of architectural contracts run through multi-disciplinary consultancy frameworks that bundle architectural, structural and building-surveying services under one agreement, rather than as a standalone architecture contract.

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Architectural Consultancy Services for fire upgrade works at GRETB Sub-Head office. Lanesboro Street, Roscommon.

Teachers' Student Loan Reimbursement: Alpha

Architect Framework

Advisory architectural services

Advisory architectural services

Architectural services for buildings

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Architect Framework

PC05605 - Heart of the City 2 - Block H Architectural Services

PC05598 - Heart of the City 2 - Block A Architectural Tender

Provision of Architectural Services - Redevelopment of Troutbeck Crescent

Digitally enabled assessments- service line

Architectural Services for refurbishment of Telford Central Fire Station

Maritime Multi-Links Programme - Project Team Support copy

DBC (AL) Architectural Works for Paradise Field Housing New Build Scheme

Architectural Services RIBA Stages 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Watch Factory Phase 2

Invitation to Tender for Architectural Consultancy Services - Axis Business Park

Lead Architect Consultant - Regent Theatre

Architectural and related services

Architectural and related services

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