Planning

Tarbert Heritage Scheme - Design Team Framework

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Tarbert Heritage Scheme – Design Team Framework," aimed at enhancing Tarbert's waterfront. This project falls under the industry category of general public services and is located in Tarbert, within the region of UKM63. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the future notice date scheduled for 20th April 2026. The framework seeks to establish a design team to support the delivery of a 5-year heritage programme, funded externally, for property owners in the area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services and design frameworks. The design team framework offers a structured avenue for architects and design teams to engage in heritage enhancement projects, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with the Council. Businesses with expertise in heritage conservation, urban design, and waterfront developments will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and expansion in the regional market. By participating, businesses can contribute to improved quality control and value for local communities, aligning their services with the Council's strategic objectives.

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Notice Title

Tarbert Heritage Scheme - Design Team Framework

Notice Description

The Council has been awarded external funding to facilitate a 5-year heritage programme to enhance Tarbert's waterfront. With a view to encouraging participation, these types of projects benefit from a design team framework. A framework not only enables Council officers to recommend an architect, but through which the project is also better able to control quality and secure best value, whilst removing an onerous activity from the property owners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To set up a design team framework to support delivery of the Tarbert Heritage Scheme, by providing a compliant method for property owners to appoint a design team. Full details of the scope of requirements will be provided within the ITT document as part of the Contract Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827849
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552675
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

79415200 - Design 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
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552675
    Tarbert Heritage Scheme - Design Team Framework - The Council has been awarded external funding to facilitate a 5-year heritage programme to enhance Tarbert's waterfront. With a view to encouraging participation, these types of projects benefit from a design team framework. A framework not only enables Council officers to recommend an architect, but through which the project is also better able to control quality and secure best value, whilst removing an onerous activity from the property owners.

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