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.

7,072 results

Stale Pre-tenderPublished 1 March 2018
Architectural design services
City and County of SwanseaArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 12 April 2018Published 1 March 2018
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilVerification of load-bearing structure design services
£40,500,000
Closed tender, closed 9 March 2018Published 28 February 2018
P0374 - Provision of Employer Agent Services for Inreach - WITHDRAWN
Birmingham City CouncilConstruction project management services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 20 March 2018Published 28 February 2018
Provision of Landscape Architect - Reconnecting Boston Manor Park
London Borough of HounslowArchitectural and related services
Value not stated
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 28 February 2018
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
West Lothian CouncilHealth and safety consultancy services
£4,000,000
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2018Published 27 February 2018
GB-Colchester: Architectural Services
Colchester City CouncilSupplier(s) GT3 Architects LtdArchitectural design servicesAwarded 26 February 2018
£24,865
Closed tender, closed 22 March 2018Published 27 February 2018
Estates Architectural Services Framework Agreement
University of NottinghamArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£5,500,000
Expired contract, expired 1 February 2022Published 27 February 2018
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Nuclear Restoration Services LimitedIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportAwarded 22 February 2018
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 26 March 2018Published 22 February 2018
Architectural design services
Trinity College Dublin, the University of DublinArchitectural, engineering and surveying services
€600,000
Expired contract, expired 31 December 2017Published 21 February 2018
YJB Technical Architecture Managed Services
Ministry of JusticeSupplier(s) Alpine Resourcing LtdSoftware integration consultancy servicesAwarded 7 December 2016
£385,000
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Closed tender, closed 23 March 2018Published 21 February 2018
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Derbyshire County CouncilProject and design preparation, estimation of costs
£300,000
Closed tender, closed 23 March 2018Published 20 February 2018
CP2853 - Procurement of Architectural Design Services for Alfreton Park Community Special School, Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AL
Derbyshire County CouncilArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£300,000
Closed tender, closed 26 March 2018Published 20 February 2018
Architectural design services
University College Dublin (UCD)Landscape architectural services
€4,250,000
Closed tender, closed 22 March 2018Published 20 February 2018
CP2853 - Procurement of Architectural Design Services for Alfreton Park Community Special School, Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AL
Derbyshire County CouncilArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 20 February 2018
Architectural Consultancy Services, Abbey Community College, Boyle Co Roscommon
Galway Roscommon Education and Training BoardSupplier(s) Collins Boyd Engineering LtdArchitectural and related services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 26 March 2018Published 20 February 2018
Architectural services for buildings
Department of FinanceStructural engineering consultancy services
£650,000
Expired contract, expired 30 September 2020Published 20 February 2018
Winchester Sport and Leisure Centre Project - Architectural Design Services
Winchester City CouncilSupplier(s) Stride TreglownArchitectural design servicesAwarded 1 April 2017
£702,910
Closed tender, closed 30 March 2018Published 16 February 2018
Engineering works and construction works
Scape Procure Scotland LtdConsulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
£500,000,000
Closed tender, closed 16 March 2018Published 16 February 2018
PP18040 - Residential Architectural Services for Housing on Four Former Care Home Sites
Wolverhampton City CouncilIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
£150,000
Closed tender, closed 16 March 2018Published 16 February 2018
Residential Architectural Services for Housing on Four Former Care Home Sites
Wolverhampton City CouncilArchitectural and related services
£150,000

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 design services

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

P0374 - Provision of Employer Agent Services for Inreach - WITHDRAWN

Provision of Landscape Architect - Reconnecting Boston Manor Park

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

GB-Colchester: Architectural Services

Estates Architectural Services Framework Agreement

IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Architectural design services

YJB Technical Architecture Managed Services

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CP2853 - Procurement of Architectural Design Services for Alfreton Park Community Special School, Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AL

Architectural design services

CP2853 - Procurement of Architectural Design Services for Alfreton Park Community Special School, Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AL

Architectural Consultancy Services, Abbey Community College, Boyle Co Roscommon

Architectural services for buildings

Winchester Sport and Leisure Centre Project - Architectural Design Services

Engineering works and construction works

PP18040 - Residential Architectural Services for Housing on Four Former Care Home Sites

Residential Architectural Services for Housing on Four Former Care Home Sites

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