Tender

Architectural Technician Services (CAD)

THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD

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Tender

07 May 2026 at 15:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Household has issued an open tender under the title "Architectural Technician Services (CAD)" aimed at providing professional CAD services and technical authoring for their Property Section. This procurement process, an open procedure, is classified under advisory and architectural design services and covers locations in London and Windsor, UK. The tender is currently active, with an enquiry period ending on 18th May 2026, and a submission deadline set for 1st June 2026. The project is structured to last initially for 18 months with potential ongoing support extending up to five years, and it has a budget of £450,000 GBP. This procurement is part of an initiative to update CAD drawings and implement processes for their maintenance, underlining the importance of ongoing technical support for the Royal Household's estate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering CAD technical services, particularly those with experience in advisory architectural services. The contract places emphasis on both price and technical quality, with weightings of 40% and 60% respectively, suggesting a competitive advantage for businesses offering high-quality solutions. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability for smaller enterprises, opening avenues for growth within the public sector. The long-term nature of the contract provides an attractive prospect for businesses seeking stable, ongoing engagement with a prestigious organisation such as The Royal Household.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Technician Services (CAD)

Notice Description

For the supply and delivery of CAD technical services to support the Royal Household Property Section (RHPS) in the updating of CAD drawings and implementation of processes to keep them up to date going forward. *Service Type: Professional CAD services and technical authoring including ongoing maintenance *Purpose: To provide specialist support relating to CAD drawings *Service Coverage: Based at one site but visits required to all of the Estate in London and Windsor *Service Period: Initial project for 18 months with ongoing support for up to 5 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042117-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 1AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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