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Belmont Cinema Refurbishment - design team procurement

BELMONT COMMUNITY CINEMA

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15 Jul 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Belmont Community Cinema, located at 49 Belmont Street, Aberdeen. The current tender, titled "Belmont Cinema Refurbishment - design team procurement," falls under the cultural services industry category, specifically CPV classification 71220000. The process aims to appoint an architect-led design team for refurbishment services. This tender is at the 'Tender' stage, employing an open procedure procurement method, allowing electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland site. Key dates include the submission deadline on 27th August 2026 and the decision award starting from the 28th August 2026 at The Belmont Cinema, Aberdeen. The expected contract period extends over 720 days.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for architect-led teams with expertise in cinema design and refurbishments. It calls for multidisciplinary collaboration including specialists such as structural, acoustic, and fire engineers, and offers the potential for businesses to showcase their innovation in revitalising cultural facilities. Ideal competitors are those with prior experience in similar projects, having access to a conservation architect and meeting the stringent suitability criteria including qualifications with RIBA or RIAS. Successful participation will not only enhance portfolio visibility but also strengthen partnerships in the architectural and cultural services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Belmont Cinema Refurbishment - design team procurement

Notice Description

Belmont Community Cinema Ltd (BCC) are seeking to appoint an Architect-led design team to provide services in connection with refurbishment works at the Belmont Cinema, Aberdeen. The appointed architect-led design team will work with the BCC team to refresh the interior design making it appealing, accessible and user-friendly to general visitor - plus any consequential alterations to existing plans.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SCOPE OF SERVICES The architect-led design team will be made up of: - Architect: with cinema experience to provide Architectural, Lead Consultant and Lead Designer Services -- In addition, the architect or a member of the team must be an Accredited Conservation Architect, who will advise on conserving and enhancing the Heritage and produce a Heritage Impact Statement before mid-March 2027 - see Appendix H - Quantity Surveyor and/or cost consultant - Principal Designer [CDM Regulations] - Principal Designer [Building Regulations] - Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Engineer with suitable cinema experience - Acoustic Engineer or Acoustician, primarily to input to cinema-specific elements of the design and build - Structural Engineer - Fire Engineer - If deemed necessary: -- an Acoustic Consultant or Environmental Health Officer to produce a noise impact assessment before mid-March 2027 -- Services and Sustainability Consultant

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837533
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560250
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20262 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELMONT COMMUNITY CINEMA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1JS
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560250
    Belmont Cinema Refurbishment - design team procurement - Belmont Community Cinema Ltd (BCC) are seeking to appoint an Architect-led design team to provide services in connection with refurbishment works at the Belmont Cinema, Aberdeen. The appointed architect-led design team will work with the BCC team to refresh the interior design making it appealing, accessible and user-friendly to general visitor - plus any consequential alterations to existing plans.

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