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.

7,077 results

Closed tender, closed 9 July 2018Published 8 June 2018
Urban planning and landscape architectural services
Colchester City CouncilUrban planning and landscape architectural services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 7 June 2018
Architect Led Design Team Consultancy Services for Housing Extension Works to 3 No. GCC Housing Units
Galway County CouncilSupplier(s) Mark Stephens ArchitectsQuantity surveying services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 14 September 2018Published 7 June 2018
GB-Colchester: CAHL Architectural Services - Creffield Road and Military Road
Colchester Amphora Homes LtdSupplier(s) Barefoot Giles LtdArchitectural and related servicesAwarded 1 June 2018
£26,900
Closed tender, closed 9 July 2018Published 6 June 2018
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 13 April 2022Published 6 June 2018
Architectural design services
Am Fasgadh Regeneration CompanySupplier(s) Simpson and Brown with Addyman ArchaeologyArchitectural design servicesAwarded 4 May 2018
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 9 July 2018Published 6 June 2018
Estates Professional Services
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 30 April 2019Published 6 June 2018
Architectural Services for Hillsview project
Redcar and Cleveland Borough CouncilSupplier(s) Howarth LitchfieldArchitectural and related servicesAwarded 30 April 2018
£141,525
Closed tender, closed 13 July 2018Published 6 June 2018
Architectural and related services
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University College LondonArchitectural and related services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 24 May 2019Published 5 June 2018
Planning and Architectural Services for Site Design and Planning Application
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough CouncilSupplier(s) Janus ArchitectureArchitectural and related servicesAwarded 29 May 2018
£15,000
Expired contract, expired 4 June 2021Published 5 June 2018
Estates Strategy Works - Architectural Services
Dyfed Powys PoliceSupplier(s) NORR Consultants Ltd (Region 1)Awarded 5 June 2018
Value not stated
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Closed tender, closed 10 August 2018Published 5 June 2018
Timber
London & Quadrant Housing TrustTimber products
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 10 August 2018Published 5 June 2018
Framework Agreement for Timber Frame Housing
London & Quadrant Housing TrustTimber
£182,000
Closed tender, closed 6 July 2018Published 4 June 2018
Building construction work
Newport City CouncilLeak-testing services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 2 July 2018Published 1 June 2018
Architectural design services
Capital Theatres King's LimitedArchitectural design services
£25,000,000
Awarded contractPublished 31 May 2018
ITT for Grade 3 Conservation Architect led multidisciplinary Team for proposed new shared space at Cavan County Museum
Cavan County CouncilArchitectural, engineering and planning services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 31 May 2018
Architect Led Design Team Consultancy Services for the construction of 24 No. Housing Units and associated Siteworks at Ardfert, Tralee, Co. Kerry - Services Stages (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) & (v)
Kerry County CouncilStructural engineering consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 27 June 2018Published 31 May 2018
DBC (AL) Architectural Works for Housing New Build Programme (St Margarets Way)
Hertfordshire County CouncilArchitectural services for buildings
£20,000
Closed tender, closed 11 June 2018Published 31 May 2018
Architecture Services Albert Street HRA New Build
Kettering Borough CouncilAdvisory architectural services
£15,000
Closed tender, closed 27 June 2018Published 31 May 2018
DBC (AL) Architectural Works for Housing New Build Programme (Eastwick Row)
Hertfordshire County CouncilArchitectural design services
£25,000
Closed tender, closed 27 June 2018Published 31 May 2018
DBC (AL) Architectural Works for Housing New Build Programme (Coniston Road)
Hertfordshire County CouncilArchitectural design services
£17,500

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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Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Architect Led Design Team Consultancy Services for Housing Extension Works to 3 No. GCC Housing Units

GB-Colchester: CAHL Architectural Services - Creffield Road and Military Road

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Architectural design services

Estates Professional Services

Architectural Services for Hillsview project

Architectural and related services

Planning and Architectural Services for Site Design and Planning Application

Estates Strategy Works - Architectural Services

Timber

Framework Agreement for Timber Frame Housing

Building construction work

Architectural design services

ITT for Grade 3 Conservation Architect led multidisciplinary Team for proposed new shared space at Cavan County Museum

Architect Led Design Team Consultancy Services for the construction of 24 No. Housing Units and associated Siteworks at Ardfert, Tralee, Co. Kerry - Services Stages (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) & (v)

DBC (AL) Architectural Works for Housing New Build Programme (St Margarets Way)

Architecture Services Albert Street HRA New Build

DBC (AL) Architectural Works for Housing New Build Programme (Eastwick Row)

DBC (AL) Architectural Works for Housing New Build Programme (Coniston Road)

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