Tender

Redeveloment of Whitevale Baths, Glasgow - Appointment of a Design Team for RIBA Stages 1 - 6

GLASGOW BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Glasgow Building Preservation Trust is spearheading a tender process for the redevelopment of Whitevale Baths, Glasgow, seeking a Design Team for RIBA Stages 1 - 6. The procurement falls under the architectural services industry category, particularly targeting architectural services for buildings of historical interest. Located at Whitevale Street, the project aims to transform the site into a community hub and permanent home for the children's charity PEEK. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 6th May 2026. The selective procurement method, restricted procedure, ensures that the design team is led by a conservation accredited architect, promoting high standards and expertise.

This tender presents significant opportunities for conservation accredited architectural firms and related consultancy services, such as structural and building services engineering, fire engineering, and access consultancy, to engage in restoring and revitalising historically significant architecture. With a project value of £230,000, businesses well-suited for this competitive process will include those specialising in historical building restoration, conservation projects, and community-focused developments. Engaging in this tender allows firms to contribute to local community enrichment and gain substantial visibility in the realm of public sector architectural projects.

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Notice Title

Redeveloment of Whitevale Baths, Glasgow - Appointment of a Design Team for RIBA Stages 1 - 6

Notice Description

Glasgow Building Preservation Trust invites responses from Conservation Accredited Architect led Design Teams, with Architect acting as Lead Consultant, Principal Designer (CDM 2015) and Contract Administrator, and will include (as a minimum) Structural Engineer, Building Services Engineer/Services Engineer (either in-house or as named sub-consultants), Fire Engineer and Access Consultant for the redevelopment of Whitevale Baths to create a welcoming, vibrant and inclusive hub for the Gallowgate community and a permanent home for children's charity PEEK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow Building Preservation Trust invites responses from Conservation Accredited Architect led Design Teams to provide Design Team Services (RIBA Stages 1 - 6) for the redevelopment of the Whitevale Baths to create a welcoming, vibrant and inclusive hub for the Gallowgate community and a permanent home for children's charity PEEK Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06787b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029396-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G31 1JF
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

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