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

GEORGE HANSON (BUILDING CONTRACTORS) LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 13:16

Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "The Royal Hotel, Rothesay - Combined Consultancy Conservation Architect Led Design Team" is managed by George Hanson (Building Contractors) Ltd, a body governed by public law. The contract, under the industry category of "Architectural and related services," is located in Rothesay, Isle of Bute (UKM63). This procurement follows an open procedure and is covered by the GPA regulations. The process is approaching the award stage. Initially, tenders were submitted electronically with a deadline on 19th January 2026. The procurement aims to form a coordinated design team led by a Conservation Architect. The selection criteria prioritise quality (70%) over cost (30%), with the contract spanning 30 months, subject to renewal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in handling conservation projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit greatly, as five SMEs submitted bids electronically. The project demands a lead consultant to coordinate the team across two project phases, allowing businesses with comprehensive project management capabilities to thrive. The procurement emphasises stringent quality and technical requirements, thus businesses with strong portfolios in these areas would be well-suited to compete effectively and contribute to the growth of their operations by securing public sector contracts.

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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/063677-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
£581,270 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GEORGE HANSON (BUILDING CONTRACTORS) LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZM ARCHITECTURE

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