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.

7,069 results

Closed tender, closed 18 December 2015Published 18 November 2015
Landscape Design & Architectural Building Design and Contract Supervision Services for the Restoration of West Smethwick Park
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough CouncilArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 18 October 2016Published 18 November 2015
Architectural Resources
Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencySupplier(s) CDGIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportAwarded 29 October 2015
£153,600
Closed tender, closed 30 November 2015Published 16 November 2015
Andium Homes-Ann Court Development-Architectural Services
Government of JerseyIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 January 2016Published 16 November 2015
The British Horological Institute - Conservation Architect including Principal Designer and Interior Design Services
FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010 LLPArchitectural services for buildings
£110,000
Expired contract, expired 31 October 2017Published 16 November 2015
Architectural consultancy services for St George's Bristol
St George's BristolSupplier(s) Patel Taylor Architects LimitedBuildings of particular historical or architectural interestAwarded 26 October 2015
£170,000
Closed tender, closed 9 December 2015Published 9 November 2015
COV - Architect-led design team for Tiverton SEN Broad Spectrum Replacement School
Coventry - Solihull - WarwickshireArchitectural services for buildings
£500,000
Closed tender, closed 2 December 2015Published 3 November 2015
Architect-led design team services for HLF-funded museum refurbishment and extension
Manchester Jewish MuseumEnvironmental engineering consultancy services
£450,000
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2021Published 2 November 2015
Health Research Authority Principal Operational Systems: Development, Maintenance and Support
Department of Health Northern IrelandSupplier(s) BGO Media LtdSoftware programming and consultancy servicesAwarded 24 February 2016
£4,000,000
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2018Published 30 October 2015
Hadrian's Wall Conservation Project
English HeritageSupplier(s) Consarc Design GroupArchitectural and related servicesAwarded 17 September 2015
£25,410
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2018Published 30 October 2015
Hurst Castle - Conservation Works
English HeritageSupplier(s) Simpson & BrownArchitectural and related servicesAwarded 28 September 2015
£36,600
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Expired contract, expired 31 March 2018Published 30 October 2015
Fort Cumberland - Conservation Works
English HeritageSupplier(s) Consarc Design GroupArchitectural and related servicesAwarded 12 October 2015
£34,000
Closed tender, closed 17 November 2015Published 27 October 2015
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
£40,000
Closed tender, closed 18 November 2015Published 26 October 2015
P0265 - Contract for the Provision of an Employers Agent Service
Birmingham City CouncilConstruction project management services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 18 November 2015Published 19 October 2015
Contract for Architectural Services for a Regeneration Project at Station Approach, Winchester, Hampshire
Winchester City CouncilAdvisory architectural services
£695,000
Awarded contractPublished 15 October 2015
Establishment of a multi-party framework agreement for design team services for opening bridges for the Dublin Docklands Area
Dublin City Council
Supplier(s)
5 suppliers
Aecom Ireland Ltd
O'Connor Sutton Cronin
OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED
Roughan & O Donovan
RPS Group Ltd
Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 6 November 2015Published 15 October 2015
RA185417 - South Downs-Architecture Svs
Tenet Education Services LtdArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 13 November 2015Published 14 October 2015
Estates Professional Services Framework
Birmingham City UniversityArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 1 October 2015
Camphill Community seeks the services of an Architect led Design team, to provide design and project management services for the construction of 5 residential units at Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.
Camphill Communities of Ireland (Kildare)Supplier(s) Cooney Architects LimitedBuilding consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 22 October 2015Published 29 September 2015
Landscape architecture services for the Terrace at Holland Park
Royal Borough of Kensington and ChelseaArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
£165,000
Closed tender, closed 23 October 2015Published 25 September 2015
St John at Hackney Project, Design Services (Structural & M&E Engineering)
St John at Hackney ChurchEngineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
£15,194

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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Landscape Design & Architectural Building Design and Contract Supervision Services for the Restoration of West Smethwick Park

Architectural Resources

Andium Homes-Ann Court Development-Architectural Services

The British Horological Institute - Conservation Architect including Principal Designer and Interior Design Services

Architectural consultancy services for St George's Bristol

COV - Architect-led design team for Tiverton SEN Broad Spectrum Replacement School

Architect-led design team services for HLF-funded museum refurbishment and extension

Health Research Authority Principal Operational Systems: Development, Maintenance and Support

Hadrian's Wall Conservation Project

Hurst Castle - Conservation Works

Fort Cumberland - Conservation Works

Website for: WholegrainGoodness; AllAboutOats; RapeseedOilBenefits

P0265 - Contract for the Provision of an Employers Agent Service

Contract for Architectural Services for a Regeneration Project at Station Approach, Winchester, Hampshire

Establishment of a multi-party framework agreement for design team services for opening bridges for the Dublin Docklands Area

RA185417 - South Downs-Architecture Svs

Estates Professional Services Framework

Camphill Community seeks the services of an Architect led Design team, to provide design and project management services for the construction of 5 residential units at Thomastown, Co Kilkenny.

Landscape architecture services for the Terrace at Holland Park

St John at Hackney Project, Design Services (Structural & M&E Engineering)

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