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Architectural Services for UHMB Diagnostic Schemes

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

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11 Aug 2026 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust procured architectural and related design services for five diagnostic-scheme projects across its three hospital sites: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital. The programme covers replacement and capacity-expansion works, including new-build and refurbishment elements, intended to increase patient capacity, improve operational flow and maintain statutory and regulatory compliance. The appointed provider is required to support RIBA Plan of Work Stages 1 to 4. The service combines architecture and lead design consultancy with CDM Principal Designer duties, Building Regulations Principal Designer duties under the Building Safety Act, mechanical and electrical engineering, and civil and structural engineering consultancy. This is specialist healthcare capital-programme design work rather than a standalone construction contract.

The procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. Day Architectural Limited was selected under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190), Lot 1 Architectural Services, using a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was evaluated on price. The contract value is £678,085.80. The contract was signed on 4 August 2026. One bid was recorded. The requirement was described as a single lot covering the five diagnostic projects and all three Trust sites, although that lot is marked cancelled in the published process data while the award and contract are active. The direct-award rationale cites the Trust’s need for external architectural expertise, continuity, rapid mobilisation and compliance with the framework and procurement rules.

This outcome indicates demand for multidisciplinary architectural consultancy supporting NHS diagnostic-capacity programmes, with a requirement spanning early-stage briefing and development through technical design. A credible future competitor would need proven capability to act as lead designer while coordinating mechanical and electrical, civil and structural engineering inputs. It would also need suitably qualified personnel able to discharge CDM Principal Designer responsibilities and Building Regulations Principal Designer responsibilities under the Building Safety Act. Experience of healthcare estates, diagnostic facilities, refurbishment alongside new build, and working within a capital programme would be directly relevant. Familiarity with NHS governance, service-level agreements, design-and-construction programmes and the NHS SBS consultancy framework would strengthen a supplier’s position. The award to an SME shows that specialist smaller practices can deliver this type of requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Services for UHMB Diagnostic Schemes

Notice Description

Provision of Architectural Services to support the Trusts Diagnostic Schemes consisting of numerous (5) projects including replacement programmes and capacity expansions. This will be across all 3 sites : Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital. Delivered via a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 1 Architectural services.<br/><br/>The service will support RIBA Plan of Work Stages 1-4, and provide the following services: <br/>- Architecture & Lead Design Consultant<br/>- CDM Principal Designer (2015)<br/>- BSA Building Regulations (Principal Designer)<br/>- M&E Engineering Services Consultant <br/>- Civil & Structural Engineering Consultant

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement relates to the appointment of a specialist provider to deliver RIBA Stages 1-4, including Architectural Services in support of Trusts diagnostic scheme, comprising five projects across all sites. The requirement comprises both new build and refurbishment elements, forming part of a wider capital programme aimed at enhancing patient capacity, improve operational flow, and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.

The scope of services includes :
- Architecture & Lead Design Consultant
- CDM Principal Designer (2015)
- BSA Building Regulations (Principal Designer)
- M&E Engineering Services Consultant
- Civil & Structural Engineering Consultant

Services are delivered in accordance with the agreed Service Level Agreement and aligned to the design and construction programme to ensure timely delivery.

The Contracting Authority has awarded the contract by way of a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 1 Architectural Services.

The Trust does not maintain an in-house architectural service and therefore requires specialist external expertise to support the delivery of its capital programme. The procurement approach supports compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the terms of the framework agreement, and the Trust's governance requirements. The direct award route was selected as it represents a proportionate, compliant, and value for money approach, avoiding delays associated with undertaking a full competitive process while ensuring continuity and programme delivery.

Procurement Information

A direct award was undertaken for the provision of Architectural Services to support the Trust's Diagnostic Schemes, forming part of a wider capital programme aimed to increase capacity, maintain patient flow, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. <br/><br/>The direct award was made under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) Lot 1 Architectural Services. The Trust does not maintain an in-house architectural service and therefore requires specialist external expertise to support the delivery of its capital programme. Utilising this framework has ensured immediate mobilisation, maintained continuity of delivery, and avoided additional time and cost associated with undertaking a full competitive procurement process.<br/><br/>This approach is considered proportionate, compliant with the framework terms and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and represents the most efficient route to deliver critical services within the required timeframe while ensuring value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e0cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076011-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£678,085 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Day Architectural Limited

Further Information

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