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UKRI-5485 Edinburgh 1894 Building - Architecture & Heritage Lead Consultant

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has appointed Collective Architecture as the Architecture and Heritage Lead Consultant for the restoration of the Edinburgh 1894 Building. This public procurement project, which falls under the architectural and building-surveying services category, was awarded following a mini competition within the Strategic Procurement Alliance (SPA) Framework CS1 Lot 1C. The procurement, classified as a service, has reached the award stage with a total contract value of £314,477 GBP. Key dates include the contract commencement on 13th March 2026, running until 8th December 2028, with the tender period concluding on 23rd January 2026. The project is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in architecture, heritage consultancy, and building-surveying services. Firms experienced in managing historic building restoration projects will find this contract particularly appealing. The procurement was inclusive of SME participation, indicating a supportive environment for smaller enterprises to compete effectively. With UK Research and Innovation as the contracting authority, participants can anticipate a professionally managed procurement process, opening doors to future collaboration within public sector frameworks. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services in architecture and heritage management will be well-positioned to bid successfully for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5485 Edinburgh 1894 Building - Architecture & Heritage Lead Consultant

Notice Description

Appointment of Architecture, Heritage, Accessibility and Lead Consultant for the 1894 Building Restoration project awarded following a mini competition on SPA Framework CS1 Lot 1C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a976553-02a1-49fc-b90c-a18152f2c13b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ce4858-a592-4746-9014-6b3dcb33b754
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£314,477 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£314,476 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 8 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Collective Architecture

Further Information

Notice Documents

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