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RIBA 3 Design Services

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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03 Oct 2025 at 09:05

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17 Sep 2025 at 13:06

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17 Sep 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process managed by ORE Catapult, based in Glasgow, focused on the procurement of RIBA 3 Design Services, with the project supported by Ryder Architecture located in Newcastle. This procurement falls under the architectural design services category and is classified as a direct award. The contract, valued at £270,580 excluding taxes, commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude by the end of December 2025. The procurement has reached the contract award stage, marked as complete, with all related fiscal and administrative processes finalised as of 3rd October 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for architecture firms specializing in design services within the UK, particularly those capable of delivering RIBA stage design services. Companies with existing experience in handling public sector design projects are well-suited to compete in this market. The direct award method indicates that ORE Catapult values continued collaboration with trusted suppliers like Ryder Architecture, potentially opening pathways for long-term business partnerships and steady project pipelines for firms meeting their procurement criteria.

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Notice Title

RIBA 3 Design Services

Notice Description

Ryder has previously carried out RIBA 2 Design as a sub-contractor however to ensure we have control of these services and to obtain value for money we wish to appoint Ryder Architecture directly to continue with RIBA 3 Design Services. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=980978725

Procurement Information

Ryder has previously carried out RIBA 2 Design as a sub-contractor however to ensure we have control of these services and to obtain value for money we wish to appoint Ryder Architecture directly to continue with RIBA 3 Design Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062003-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,580 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£270,580 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Sian Kerrison
Contact Email
sian.kerrison@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RYDER ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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