Award

Framework for the Provision of Architect Services for LNER Projects

LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 19:50

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has completed the award phase for the framework agreement involving architect services for its projects across eleven UK stations. This procurement, identified by "RFQ000027", commenced under an open procedure and is valued at £1.2 million. It involves architectural design services, facilitated through a framework allowing up to three suppliers to rotate project implementations. Engaging in diverse services such as wayfinding, spatial planning, and major refurbishments, this contract will run from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2027, with a possible extension to 2028. The procurement process was structured to include direct awards for projects up to £100,000, with higher-value projects subjected to mini-competition. The standstill period concludes on 1st October 2025, and the contract signing is scheduled for 20th October 2025.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for firms experienced in architectural services within the transport infrastructure sector. The potential for involvement in varied station projects across multiple UK regions such as the North-East, North-West, Yorkshire and The Humber, and others, presents significant visibility and growth prospects. The contractual framework particularly suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolios in public-sector projects, with flexibility for larger firms like AHR Building Consultancy Limited and Ryder Architecture Limited, which are among the awarded suppliers, to leverage larger-scale capabilities in executing comprehensive refurbishments and related architectural tasks for LNER. The rotational operation method ensures fair distribution of opportunities among appointed firms, fostering a competitive yet inclusive business environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Architect Services for LNER Projects

Notice Description

London North Eastern Railways (LNER) are the custodians of eleven UK Stations under the full repairing terms of a 99-year lease. It is LNER's responsibility to maintain, repair and improve these stations to the standards set out by the lease. LNER seeks to appoint on to a framework for the provision of architect services in accordance with the schedule of services. The proposed contract is for a duration of two years, with an option for LNER to extend for further one-year period up to a maximum of three years. The contract shall be awarded to up to three suppliers to carry out the services under the framework agreement who will then operate on a rotational basis. This agreement will allow us to direct award services up to a maximum construction value of PS2m for services provided up to a call-off figure of PS100,000. Projects over this figure shall be tendered separately or subject to a mini-competition. Works will be varied and on any station on our route, such as (not limited to) * New waiting Rooms * Redesigns of current spaces * Wayfinding * Spatial planning * Major refurbishments * Capex/Opex schemes via SAMP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054706
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058716-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lner.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AHR BUILDING CONSULTANCY

LYNDON GOODE ARCHITECTS

RYDER ARCHITECTURE

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