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 23 April 2020Published 23 October 2017
Urban planning and landscape architectural services
Swindon Borough CouncilSupplier(s) Bradley Murphy Design LtdUrban planning and landscape architectural servicesAwarded 9 May 2017
£140,000
Awarded contractPublished 20 October 2017
Architectural Services
Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg)Supplier(s) Niall Mongomery and Partners ArchitectsArchitectural and related services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 24 November 2017Published 20 October 2017
Advisory architectural services
University of SheffieldArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£1,000,000
Closed tender, closed 24 November 2017Published 20 October 2017
Advisory architectural services
University of SheffieldArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£1,000,000
Closed tender, closed 24 November 2017Published 20 October 2017
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
University of SheffieldArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£4,000,000
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2018Published 19 October 2017
ESPH TI White Rock Fountain Design Options & Structural Investigations (ESPH206) - AWARD
SE Shared ServicesSupplier(s) Saville Jones Consultants LtdArchitectural design servicesAwarded 19 October 2017
£28,860
Closed tender, closed 24 November 2017Published 19 October 2017
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
University of SheffieldArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£4,000,000
Expired contract, expired 12 October 2019Published 19 October 2017
Technical Security Architecture and Design SOC Architecture Design and Implementation
Independent Police Complaints CommissionSupplier(s) Auriga ConsultingIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportAwarded 7 September 2017
£223,500
Closed tender, closed 29 November 2017Published 19 October 2017
Architectural and related services
Department of Education and Skills, Department of EducationConstruction work for buildings relating to education and research
€6,170,000
Closed tender, closed 14 December 2017Published 19 October 2017
Architectural services for buildings
Meath County CouncilEngineering services
€300,000
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Closed tender, closed 24 November 2017Published 19 October 2017
Advisory architectural services
University of SheffieldAdvisory architectural services
£1,000,000
Closed tender, closed 24 November 2017Published 19 October 2017
Advisory architectural services
University of SheffieldArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£1,000,000
Awarded contractPublished 18 October 2017
Architectural, engineering and surveying services
Royal Veterinary College
Supplier(s)
4 suppliers
Aecom
Alan Conisbee and Associates Ltd
NORR Consultants Ltd (Region 1)
Quantem Consulting LLP
Architectural, engineering and surveying servicesAwarded 17 October 2017
€1,399,570
Closed tender, closed 15 November 2017Published 17 October 2017
Construction consultancy services
Trinity College Dublin, the University of DublinConstruction consultancy services
€1
Closed tender, closed 24 November 2017Published 17 October 2017
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Cavan County Council, Housing Construction OfficeArchitectural design services
€250,000
Closed tender, closed 6 November 2017Published 16 October 2017
Appointment of Architectural Services for a mixed-use scheme at Collingham House, Wimbledon
London Pensions Fund AuthorityArchitectural and related services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 August 2018Published 16 October 2017
Poplars Farm Primary School - Phase 5 - Architect
City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilSupplier(s) Design Studio - North LLPArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesAwarded 10 October 2017
£86,000
Closed tender, closed 13 November 2017Published 13 October 2017
Building services consultancy services
London Borough of Tower HamletsHealth and safety services
£7,000,000
Closed tender, closed 9 November 2017Published 13 October 2017
Architect Led Team for Gallery refurbishment from RIBA Stage 2 to 7
National Portrait GalleryOverhaul and refurbishment work
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 13 November 2017Published 13 October 2017
THH5073 Better Neighbourhoods Consultancy Services Framework Agreement
London Borough of Tower HamletsDevelopment consultancy services
£5,500,000

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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Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Architectural Services

Advisory architectural services

Advisory architectural services

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

ESPH TI White Rock Fountain Design Options & Structural Investigations (ESPH206) - AWARD

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Technical Security Architecture and Design SOC Architecture Design and Implementation

Architectural and related services

Architectural services for buildings

Advisory architectural services

Advisory architectural services

Architectural, engineering and surveying services

Construction consultancy services

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Appointment of Architectural Services for a mixed-use scheme at Collingham House, Wimbledon

Poplars Farm Primary School - Phase 5 - Architect

Building services consultancy services

Architect Led Team for Gallery refurbishment from RIBA Stage 2 to 7

THH5073 Better Neighbourhoods Consultancy Services Framework Agreement

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