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Architectural and Principal Designer Services for Decarbonisation Phase 2

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 14:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by North Hertfordshire District Council involves the provision of architectural and principal designer services for the Decarbonisation Phase 2 project. Situated in Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom, the council awarded the contract to Saunders Boston Limited for its expertise in architectural services. The procurement phase is in the award and contract stage, having been signed on 17 February 2026 with official notices published on 2 March 2026. This direct procurement, valued at £105,435 GBP, was executed below the threshold without competition, encompassing tasks related to the Building Safety Act 2022 and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. The project spans from 18 February 2026 to 11 February 2028, focused within the region UKH2.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those with capabilities in sustainable design and compliance with safety regulations. Saunders Boston Limited's involvement highlights the project's alignment with firms possessing SME status and an understanding of decarbonisation efforts. Given the direct procurement nature, businesses with established relationships or specialised credentials in the sector may find this type advantageous. Organisations focused on expanding into public sector contracts in sustainability-driven projects, particularly those adept at working within regulatory frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural and Principal Designer Services for Decarbonisation Phase 2

Notice Description

Provision of architectural services and undertaking role of Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022 and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 in relation to the Decarbonisation Phase 2 project. This notice covers the following contracts and values which are provided in good faith and in the interest of transparency as they relate to the same requirement: * Architectural services - PS93,435.00 ex VAT * Principal Designer under CDM - PS6,000 ex VAT * Principal Designer under BSA - PS6,000 ex VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018504-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
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
£105,435 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY
Postcode
SG6 3JF
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAUNDERS BOSTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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