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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Closed tender, closed 25 March 2016Published 15 February 2016
Architectural design services
Friends of Abingdon Civic SocietyArchitectural services for buildings
£350,000
Closed tender, closed 24 March 2016Published 15 February 2016
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Gatwick Airport LimitedArchitectural design services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 15 February 2016
Architectural design services
Govanhill Baths Community TrustSupplier(s) Hall Black DouglasArchitectural design services
£344,595
Closed tender, closed 15 March 2016Published 14 February 2016
Museum of London: West Smithfield International Design Competition
Museum of LondonArchitectural, engineering and planning services
£10,000,000
Closed tender, closed 15 March 2016Published 11 February 2016
Architectural design services
Museum of LondonBuildings of particular historical or architectural interest
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 15 March 2016Published 11 February 2016
Essex Construction Professional Services Framework Agreement
Essex County CouncilArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£8,000,000
Awarded contractPublished 11 February 2016
Masterplan for Doolin Pier & Design of Doolin Visitor Services Facilities Building for Clare County Council
Clare County CouncilCivil engineering consultancy services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 10 February 2016
Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
The Willow Tearooms TrustSupplier(s) Simpson & BrownBuildings of particular historical or architectural interest
£5,000,000
Expired contract, expired 22 January 2016Published 10 February 2016
Professional fees for Architectural Services for BIT
University of the West of EnglandSupplier(s) WSP UK LimitedArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesAwarded 22 January 2016
£240,111
Expired contract, expired 19 February 2016Published 9 February 2016
Architectural Services in relation to Providing a Feasibility Study
Torridge District CouncilSupplier(s) DPDArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesAwarded 29 January 2016
£3,500
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Closed tender, closed 11 March 2016Published 9 February 2016
Landscape architectural services
Medway CouncilAdvisory architectural services
Value not stated
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 5 February 2016
Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
Essex County Fire and Rescue ServiceBuilding construction work
£8,000,000
Closed tender, closed 7 March 2016Published 5 February 2016
Home Group - Development Architects and Masterplanning Framework
Home Group LtdArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£27,000,000
Closed tender, closed 11 March 2016Published 5 February 2016
Construction project management services
Hertsmere Borough CouncilConstruction project management services
£700,000
Closed tender, closed 10 March 2016Published 5 February 2016
HBC - Project Management and Professional Services at Newberries Car Park
any of the projects listed on the portalArchitectural design services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 7 March 2016Published 4 February 2016
Engineering services
Dublin Port CompanyStructural engineering consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 7 March 2016Published 2 February 2016
Architectural design services
Carmarthenshire County CouncilArchitectural design services
£156,000
Awarded contractPublished 2 February 2016
Civil engineering consultancy services
TranslinkCivil engineering consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 4 March 2016Published 1 February 2016
Tender for Architectural Design Services
University of the Arts LondonArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£106,000
Awarded contractPublished 29 January 2016
Architectural services for buildings
Office of Public Works OPWSupplier(s) Sean Harrington ArchitectsArchitectural services for buildings
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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Architectural design services

Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Architectural design services

Museum of London: West Smithfield International Design Competition

Architectural design services

Essex Construction Professional Services Framework Agreement

Masterplan for Doolin Pier & Design of Doolin Visitor Services Facilities Building for Clare County Council

Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

Professional fees for Architectural Services for BIT

Architectural Services in relation to Providing a Feasibility Study

Landscape architectural services

Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Home Group - Development Architects and Masterplanning Framework

Construction project management services

HBC - Project Management and Professional Services at Newberries Car Park

Engineering services

Architectural design services

Civil engineering consultancy services

Tender for Architectural Design Services

Architectural services for buildings

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Frequently asked questions

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