This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NSAH (ALLIANCE HOMES) LIMITED, a public undertaking based in Portishead, UK, pertains to the provision of Architect and Principal Designer services for the Millcross development. This procurement process falls under the services industry, specifically architectural, engineering, and planning services, as well as health and safety services. The relevant procurement method is "limited," indicating a below-threshold, limited competition. The tender's initial stage was completed with key dates including a tender return deadline of 30th March 2026, and the stage culminated in an award decision on 22nd June 2026. The contract commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st October 2027, with the possibility of renewal due to planning delays. The contract, valued at £46,512, was awarded to Atkins Walters & Webster Ltd (trading as AWW), a large-scale supplier from Bristol.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses within the architectural and engineering sectors seeking to expand their service offerings to public undertakings. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive architectural services, including planning and health and safety evaluations, would find this kind of tender notably beneficial for their business growth. The Millcross development project requires both innovative design capabilities and strict adherence to safety standards, making it well-suited for experienced architectural firms capable of meeting these requirements. Engaging with such opportunities can enhance a firm's portfolio and offer further collaboration potential within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Architect Services - Millcross (721-AHL)

Notice Description

Procurement for the provision of Architect and Principal Designer services in relation to our Millcross development. All details are provided in the documents attached to this project. The tender return deadline is noon 30/03/2026. Please note that any questions / clarification requests regarding this tender are to be submitted through this portal by 16:00 on 24/03/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061059-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,512 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NSAH (ALLIANCE HOMES) LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 7AW
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead East
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS WALTERS & WEBSTER LTD (TRADING AS AWW

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06bfba-2026-06-30T10:06:23+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-30T10:06:23+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06bfba",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-IP29804R",
            "name": "NSAH (ALLIANCE HOMES) LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "IP29804R"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "40 Martingale Way",
                "locality": "Portishead",
                "postalCode": "BS20 7AW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@alliancehomes.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PDPY-5349-NDDR",
            "name": "Atkins Walters & Webster Ltd (trading as AWW)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PDPY-5349-NDDR"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "48-52 Baldwin Street",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS1 1QB",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK11"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@aww-uk.com",
                "telephone": "01179232535"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-IP29804R",
        "name": "NSAH (ALLIANCE HOMES) LIMITED"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06bfba",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Architect Services - Millcross (721-AHL)",
        "description": "Procurement for the provision of Architect and Principal Designer services in relation to our Millcross development. All details are provided in the documents attached to this project. The tender return deadline is noon 30/03/2026. Please note that any questions / clarification requests regarding this tender are to be submitted through this portal by 16:00 on 24/03/2026.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - limited competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PDPY-5349-NDDR",
                    "name": "Atkins Walters & Webster Ltd (trading as AWW)"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "71240000",
                            "description": "Architectural, engineering and planning services"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "71317200",
                            "description": "Health and safety services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-10-01T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2027-12-31T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "In the event of planning delays"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 46512,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-06-22T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "061059-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061059-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-30T10:06:23+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}