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Studdingsail X01 Technical Services Provider

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Apr 2026 at 00:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in Glasgow, United Kingdom initiated a public procurement process titled "Studdingsail X01 Technical Services Provider." This contract falls under the construction project management services category and focuses on RIBA 2 Design Work for one building, X01, within the larger Studdingsail project. The procurement method was limited, following an award procedure without prior competitive publication. The award stage was completed as of 29 April 2026. Arcadis LLP was the successful supplier, with the contract signed on 31 March 2026, valued at £365,234.45. The buyer organisation specialises in defence, presenting opportunities for businesses adept in large-scale and strategic project management services, particularly those experienced with non-published competitive tendering processes.

This contract provides growth opportunities for businesses involved in technical and construction project management services. With procurement focusing on highly specialised services, organisations that can offer innovative design solutions and manage complex defence-related projects will find this tender enticing. Arcadis LLP, a large-scale service provider, succeeded in securing the contract, indicating a preference for businesses with significant capacity and expertise in managing substantial projects within a regulated and strategised procurement framework. Companies with experience in government contracts, especially those with a background in defence projects, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Studdingsail X01 Technical Services Provider

Notice Description

RIBA 2 Design Work and the following appointment of a contractor. This approach applies to the delivery of just one building - X01 - within the wider Studdingsail package of work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RIBA 2 Design Work and the following appointment of a contractor. This approach applies to the delivery of just one building - X01 - within the wider Studdingsail package of work.

Procurement Information

Process is outdated, procurement was ran in line with RM6165: https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6165

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038881-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£365,234 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS

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