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The Royal Hotel, Rothesay - Combined Consultancy Conservation Architect Led Design Team

GEORGE HANSON (BUILDING CONTRACTORS) LTD

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08 Dec 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by George Hanson (Building Contractors) Ltd, outlines an opportunity for the procurement of a Combined Consultancy Conservation Architect Led Design Team for The Royal Hotel in Rothesay. This tender falls under the architectural and related services industry category and is in the active tender stage. Located in the Isle of Bute, UKM63 region, it employs an open procedure, aiming to appoint a lead consultant to coordinate the design and construction phases. Key dates include a tender closing date on 19 January 2026, with the design team appointment planned for March 2026. The project is structured to span approximately 30 months, divided into two phases. This opportunity is governed by public law with a focus on housing and community amenities.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses within the architectural and consultancy sectors, particularly those experienced in conservation projects and capable of leading a multi-disciplinary design team. The emphasis on quality (70%) and cost (30%) in the award criteria highlights the importance of both technical aptitude and economic competitiveness. Companies with robust project management capabilities and experience in coordinating diverse sub-consultants will be well-suited to compete, especially if they can adhere to public-funding audit requirements and deliver comprehensive technical designs efficiently. The open procurement method encourages diverse participation, offering growth potential for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

The Royal Hotel, Rothesay - Combined Consultancy Conservation Architect Led Design Team

Notice Description

Combined Consultancy Conservation Architect Led Design Team for works at the The Royal Hotel, Rothesay.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of the Conservation Architect (Lead Consultant) will establish a coordinated design team to deliver the project in two phases under public-funding audit requirements. The Architect will act as Lead Consultant and Principal Designer under the RIAS Standard Form of Appointment (2018, Full Version) and will be responsible for appointing and coordinating all sub-consultants required to deliver the complete technical design and construction administration synergistically across phase 1 & 2. Additional information: See ITT

Options: As required

Renewal: Design Team appointment will be March 26 and estimated site start is March 27, with phase 1 6-months and phase 2 10-months, the 30-months is based on that but may need some additional time as timescales are estimates only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f098
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080534-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GEORGE HANSON (BUILDING CONTRACTORS) LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@ghbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1700505005

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF BUTE
Postcode
PA20 0LQ
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Isle of Bute
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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