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 28 February 2021Published 14 December 2017
Shakespeare North Playhouse Architectural Services
Knowsley CouncilSupplier(s) Austin-Smith:Lord LLPArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesAwarded 14 December 2017
£243,321
Closed tender, closed 26 January 2018Published 14 December 2017
18 012 Construction Related Consultancy Framework
Cheshire East Council
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 26 January 2018Published 14 December 2017
Architectural design services
NHS GrampianArchitectural design services
£1,000,000
Closed tender, closed 26 January 2018Published 13 December 2017
18 012 Construction Related Consultancy Framework
Cheshire East CouncilArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£2,950,000
Closed tender, closed 19 January 2018Published 13 December 2017
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
University College Cork (UCC)Architectural and related services
€250,000
Closed tender, closed 19 January 2018Published 12 December 2017
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
University College Cork (UCC)Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
€1,800,000
Expired contract, expired 22 October 2022Published 11 December 2017
Architectural services for buildings
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Supplier(s)
5 suppliers
Aecom Ireland Ltd
Garland Consulting Engineers
JV Tierney & Co. Consulting Engineers
Moloney O'Beirne, Cullen Payne Architects JV
OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED
Architectural services for buildingsAwarded 17 November 2017
€1
Closed tender, closed 26 January 2018Published 11 December 2017
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Cheshire East CouncilEnvironmental engineering consultancy services
£3,800,000
Awarded contractPublished 8 December 2017
Architectural design services
Pembrokeshire County Council
Supplier(s)
4 suppliers
Hammond Architectural Ltd
Lewis Partnership Limited
Pembroke Design Ltd
RLH Architectural s Ltd
Architectural design servicesAwarded 4 December 2017
£175,000
Closed tender, closed 12 January 2018Published 8 December 2017
Newark Castle Design Team Project
Newark and Sherwood District CouncilArchitectural design services
Value not stated
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Closed tender, closed 8 January 2018Published 8 December 2017
Construction consultancy services
Wheatley Homes SouthConstruction consultancy services
£8,000,000
Awarded contractPublished 8 December 2017
SINGLE PARTY FRAMEWORK FOR ARCHITECT LED DESIGN TEAM SERVICES
Irish National Stud DACSupplier(s) Kildare Architects & Design LtdArchitectural and related services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 17 January 2018Published 6 December 2017
Architectural design services
Renfrewshire CouncilLandscape architectural services
£2,000,000
Closed tender, closed 15 January 2018Published 5 December 2017
Architectural and related services
Department of DefenceArchitectural design services
€5,000,000
Awarded contractPublished 5 December 2017
South Sports Campus Development for Institute of Technology Carlow
Institute of Technology CarlowStructural engineering consultancy services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 21 November 2019Published 5 December 2017
Civil engineering consultancy services
Institute of Technology Carlow
Supplier(s)
4 suppliers
Brady Shipman Martin
Don O'Malley and Partners
Healy Partners Architects Ltd
TOBIN Consulting Engineers
Structural engineering consultancy servicesAwarded 1 December 2017
€418,000
Closed tender, closed 8 January 2018Published 4 December 2017
Heritage Action Zone - Conservation Architect
Nottingham City CouncilArchitectural design services
£62,500
Closed tender, closed 8 January 2018Published 4 December 2017
Architectural and related services
London Borough of Barking and DagenhamUrban planning and landscape architectural services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 22 January 2018Published 2 December 2017
Architectural services - Library
City St George's, University of LondonArchitectural and related services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 22 January 2018Published 2 December 2017
Architectural services - Centenary
City St George's, University of LondonArchitectural and related services
Value not stated

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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Shakespeare North Playhouse Architectural Services

18 012 Construction Related Consultancy Framework

Architectural design services

18 012 Construction Related Consultancy Framework

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Architectural services for buildings

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Architectural design services

Newark Castle Design Team Project

Construction consultancy services

SINGLE PARTY FRAMEWORK FOR ARCHITECT LED DESIGN TEAM SERVICES

Architectural design services

Architectural and related services

South Sports Campus Development for Institute of Technology Carlow

Civil engineering consultancy services

Heritage Action Zone - Conservation Architect

Architectural and related services

Architectural services - Library

Architectural services - Centenary

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