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title: "UKRI-5485 Edinburgh 1894 Building - Architecture & Heritage Lead Consultant"
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# UKRI-5485 Edinburgh 1894 Building - Architecture & Heritage Lead Consultant

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a976553-02a1-49fc-b90c-a18152f2c13b

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has appointed Collective Architecture as the Architecture and Heritage Lead Consultant for the restoration of the Edinburgh 1894 Building. This public procurement project, which falls under the architectural and building-surveying services category, was awarded following a mini competition within the Strategic Procurement Alliance (SPA) Framework CS1 Lot 1C. The procurement, classified as a service, has reached the award stage with a total contract value of £314,477 GBP. Key dates include the contract commencement on 13th March 2026, running until 8th December 2028, with the tender period concluding on 23rd January 2026. The project is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in architecture, heritage consultancy, and building-surveying services. Firms experienced in managing historic building restoration projects will find this contract particularly appealing. The procurement was inclusive of SME participation, indicating a supportive environment for smaller enterprises to compete effectively. With UK Research and Innovation as the contracting authority, participants can anticipate a professionally managed procurement process, opening doors to future collaboration within public sector frameworks. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services in architecture and heritage management will be well-positioned to bid successfully for such contracts.

## Notice

Appointment of Architecture, Heritage, Accessibility and Lead Consultant for the 1894 Building Restoration project awarded following a mini competition on SPA Framework CS1 Lot 1C

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ce4858-a592-4746-9014-6b3dcb33b754 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 8 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £314,477 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £314,476 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLLECTIVE ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ce4858-a592-4746-9014-6b3dcb33b754

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ce4858-a592-4746-9014-6b3dcb33b754
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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