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AMTecH (Advanced Marine Technology Hub) - Architect Services

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult

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06 Aug 2026 at 13:35

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20 Jul 2026 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking architect services for the AMTecH (Advanced Marine Technology Hub) project. The appointed provider will support the project point of contact during early-stage development and help assess feasibility and viability. The work covers coordinating a high-level feasibility study with specialists including land and planning agents, carrying out initial utilities searches, and identifying constraints or opportunities affecting the project. The architect will work with a quantity surveyor to produce broad cost estimates, help define technical requirements and project scope boundaries, and develop a high-level execution schedule. The schedule must cover engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, in collaboration with a P6 Planner. The buyer is based in Glasgow.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers using an open competitive flexible procedure. It has two stages: general due diligence followed by award. This is a single service requirement with an estimated gross value of £300,000. Enquiries had to be submitted by 7 September 2026 at 17:00, and tenders by 10 September 2026 at 14:00. The intended award decision date was 29 September 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2027. Evaluation is weighted 50% technical quality, 40% commercial offer and 10% interview or site visits. The opportunity is above the relevant threshold and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. Bids are submitted in English through the specified electronic procurement service.

This opportunity suits an architectural practice or multidisciplinary project team experienced in early-stage development of complex infrastructure or technology facilities. Suppliers should be able to coordinate feasibility work across land, planning and utilities specialists, identify development constraints, and turn findings into practical project requirements and scope boundaries. The requirement also calls for collaboration with a quantity surveyor on broad cost estimates and with a P6 Planner on an integrated delivery schedule. Relevant capability therefore includes architectural and related services, feasibility coordination, technical briefing, cost-planning input and programme development across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it potentially relevant to smaller practices with the necessary specialist network and project-management capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AMTecH (Advanced Marine Technology Hub) - Architect Services

Notice Description

Support the project point of contact by coordinating the early-stage development activities required to assess project feasibility and viability. This includes facilitating a high-level feasibility study by engaging relevant specialists such as land and planning agents, as well as conducting initial utilities searches to identify any constraints or opportunities that may impact the project. Support in validating the overall viability of the project by working with a quantity surveyor (QS) to produce broad cost estimates. Assist in defining the project's technical requirements and establishing clear scope boundaries. Support the development of a high-level project execution schedule, outlining the key phases and milestones across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. This should be prepared in collaboration with a P6 Planner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cee8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074741-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 6-12 months
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
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

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