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16 Jul 2026 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking an Architect-led multidisciplinary design team for a project titled "Architect Led Multi Disciplinary Design Team". This involves the provision of feasibility, option appraisal, and concept design services up to RIBA 2+ stages. The procurement falls under the "Construction consultancy services" category, with services to be delivered primarily in the UKM region. The process is at the 'Tender' stage, with the tender period ending on 17th August 2026 at 12:00 PM. Key criteria for participation include compliance with regulations and financial and technical standing. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure, emphasising both quality and price, and it is scheduled to conclude with the opening of bids on the same day as the tender period's end.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and design services, especially those with experience in multidisciplinary projects. Architectural design firms, especially those with a background in construction consultancy, can greatly benefit by participating, given the project's scope which involves addressing building deficiencies and supporting potential future investment decisions. Requirements stress the importance of quality assurance, financial stability, and the suitability of technical expertise across relevant professional qualifications, making it ideal for firms affiliated with bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Royal Incorporation of British Architects. Moreover, businesses capable of delivering comprehensive, costed design proposals backed by detailed assessments would find this tender particularly advantageous for establishing or enhancing their reputation in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Architect Led Multi Disciplinary Design Team

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint an Architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake feasibility, option appraisal and concept design services up to and including RIBA 2+. The commission will be used to develop and test design solutions that address the identified building deficiencies, support operational requirements and inform potential future investment decisions. The appointed consultant team shall consider the full project brief and provide recommendations, supported by appropriate surveys, assessments and costed design proposals in accordance with the Professional Services Scope of Service included in the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking to appoint an Architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake feasibility, option appraisal and concept design services up to and including RIBA 2+. The commission will be used to develop and test design solutions that address the identified building deficiencies, support operational requirements and inform potential future investment decisions. The appointed consultant team shall consider the full project brief and provide recommendations, supported by appropriate surveys, assessments and costed design proposals in accordance with the Professional Services Scope of Service included within the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067342-2026
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

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 weeks 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
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

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