Planning

Tarbert Heritage Scheme - Design Team Framework

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is in the planning stage for a Public Contract titled "Tarbert Heritage Scheme – Design Team Framework." This contract relates to architectural design services aimed at enhancing Tarbert’s waterfront over a five-year period. The procurement process is organised under a framework agreement to ensure quality and best value, specifically assisting local property owners in appointing a design team compliantly. The project is scheduled to advance from planning on April 20, 2026. Interested parties should prepare for designing consultancy efforts within the UKM63 region, targeting the locality of Tarbert.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the architectural and design consultancy sectors, offering potential for long-term collaboration within a structured framework. Companies proficient in architectural design services can bid to be part of the design team framework, creating chances to establish robust partnerships with local authorities and property owners. Suitable candidates would include firms with expertise in providing design consultancy services and those familiar with delivering projects in compliance with public procurement regulations. This scheme is particularly advantageous for firms looking to expand their portfolio within regional heritage enhancement initiatives, underpinned by awarded external funding.

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Notice Title

Tarbert Heritage Scheme - Design Team Framework

Notice Description

The Council has been awarded external funding to facilitate a 5-year heritage programme to enhance Tarbert's waterfront. With a view to encouraging participation, these types of projects benefit from a design team framework. A framework not only enables Council officers to recommend an architect, but through which the project is also better able to control quality and secure best value, whilst removing an onerous activity from the property owners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To set up a design team framework to support delivery of the Tarbert Heritage Scheme, by providing a compliant method for property owners to appoint a design team. Full details of the scope of requirements will be provided within the ITT document as part of the Contract Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067695
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028546-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
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
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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