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15 Jul 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Belmont Community Cinema Ltd is inviting tenders for an architect-led design team for the refurbishment of the Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen. This procurement falls under the services industry category with a classification of architectural design services. The tender is currently active with an open procedure, and interested parties must submit electronic tenders by the deadline of 27th August 2026, 17:00 BST. The contractual period is set to last for 720 days. The award process will commence on 28th August 2026, with an anticipated bid validity extending to 30th November 2026. The procurement aims to make the cinema more accessible while preserving its heritage, requiring a qualified design team including but not limited to architects, quantity surveyors, and engineers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and design services, particularly those with experience in cinema refurbishments and heritage conservation. The project allows architects and design consultants to demonstrate their expertise in creating modern, user-friendly spaces while maintaining historical integrity. Furthermore, with a considerable emphasis on quality (accounting for 70% of the award criteria), firms with innovative design proposals and a proven track record in similar projects will be well-positioned to succeed. This is an excellent chance for businesses that focus on cultural service solutions to collaborate with Belmont Community Cinema Ltd, a charitable organisation, and expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Belmont Cinema Refurbishment - design team procurement

Notice Description

Belmont Community Cinema Ltd (BCC) are seeking to appoint an Architect-led design team to provide services in connection with refurbishment works at the Belmont Cinema, Aberdeen. The appointed architect-led design team will work with the BCC team to refresh the interior design making it appealing, accessible and user-friendly to general visitor - plus any consequential alterations to existing plans.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SCOPE OF SERVICES The architect-led design team will be made up of: - Architect: with cinema experience to provide Architectural, Lead Consultant and Lead Designer Services -- In addition, the architect or a member of the team must be an Accredited Conservation Architect, who will advise on conserving and enhancing the Heritage and produce a Heritage Impact Statement before mid-March 2027 - see Appendix H - Quantity Surveyor and/or cost consultant - Principal Designer [CDM Regulations] - Principal Designer [Building Regulations] - Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Engineer with suitable cinema experience - Acoustic Engineer or Acoustician, primarily to input to cinema-specific elements of the design and build - Structural Engineer - Fire Engineer - If deemed necessary: -- an Acoustic Consultant or Environmental Health Officer to produce a noise impact assessment before mid-March 2027 -- Services and Sustainability Consultant

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066897-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELMONT COMMUNITY CINEMA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1JS
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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