Tender

Tarbert Heritage Scheme - Design Team Framework

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Argyll and Bute Council focuses on the "Tarbert Heritage Scheme – Design Team Framework," which aims to revitalise significant buildings within Tarbert’s village core. This tender falls under the General public services category and is currently at the Tender stage, with the procurement method being open procedure. The process requires conservation-accredited professionals with access to comprehensive design services. Located in Tarbert, the project has a tender submission deadline on 28th May 2026, at midday. The contract is expected to commence soon after, ensuring timely execution in line with grant timescales under the Tarbert Regeneration Scheme.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and conservation services, particularly those with expertise in historic building restoration. The framework agreement enables ease for clients, providing consultants who can enhance efficiency and project quality without needing separate sourcing. Companies with strong credentials in conservation accreditation and full design capabilities will be well-placed to compete. Participation in this initiative could significantly bolster a business’s portfolio, enhancing growth prospects within the public sector contracting landscape.

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Notice Title

Tarbert Heritage Scheme - Design Team Framework

Notice Description

Tarbert Heritage Scheme is an exciting project, which seeks to revitalise key buildings within Tarbert's village core by offering grants to property owners to assist with the cost of making structural and external repairs to their historic buildings and shopfronts. A framework agreement developed by the Council should prove helpful to the Clients as they would have the option of using the Consultant on the framework, rather than having to source their own architect and go through their own quality screening process. The successful Consultant must be conservation accredited and have access to a full design service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tarbert Heritage Scheme is an exciting project, which seeks to revitalise key buildings within Tarbert's village core by offering grants to property owners to assist with the cost of making structural and external repairs to their historic buildings and shopfronts. A framework agreement developed by the Council should prove helpful to the Clients as they would have the option of using the Consultant on the framework, rather than having to source their own architect and go through their own quality screening process. The successful Consultant must be conservation accredited and have access to a full design service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830428
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554658
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71315200 - Building consultancy services

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
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 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
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=APR554658
    Tarbert Heritage Scheme - Design Team Framework - Tarbert Heritage Scheme is an exciting project, which seeks to revitalise key buildings within Tarbert's village core by offering grants to property owners to assist with the cost of making structural and external repairs to their historic buildings and shopfronts. A framework agreement developed by the Council should prove helpful to the Clients as they would have the option of using the Consultant on the framework, rather than having to source their own architect and go through their own quality screening process. The successful Consultant must be conservation accredited and have access to a full design service.

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