--- title: "West Midlands Pension Fund - 1 Rivergate Bristol - Architectural Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05199c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05199c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05199c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05199c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS PENSION FUND" published: "2025-05-21" --- # West Midlands Pension Fund - 1 Rivergate Bristol - Architectural Services Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS PENSION FUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05199c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05199c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05199c.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Pension Fund has initiated an open procurement process to secure architectural services for a development project at 1 Rivergate, Bristol. This prominent public sub-central government authority aims to enhance its existing real estate portfolio. The procurement falls under the "Architectural and related services" category and is based in the UK, specifically serving the UKK11 region. The tender process is currently active, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 6th June 2025, a submission deadline on 16th June 2025, and an expected award date by 4th July 2025. This contract carries an estimated value of £2,250,000 and has a term from mid-July 2025 through December 2028, with potential renewal options. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies operating within the architectural sector, particularly those with experience in sustainable design and innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure. The ideal candidates would demonstrate robust organisational structure and expertise in managing innovative design strategies whilst also aligning with the authority's environmental and governance goals. Engaging in this tender can position businesses as key contributors to a major development while gaining exposure within one of the UK’s largest pension fund networks. ## Notice West Midlands Pension Fund (the Authority) is one of the UK's largest pension funds, originally formed by West Midlands County Council and now working in partnership with seven metropolitan district councils and over 800 employers providing public services across the West Midlands region. City of Wolverhampton Council is the Administering Authority for the Fund under the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013, and have delegated the responsibility for the management of the Fund to the Pensions Committee and the Director of Pensions, and established a Local Pensions Board to assist in governance of the Fund. The fund is focused on delivering value to customers, developing services to enable pension members to plan for their retirement and supporting employers in delivering cost-effective benefits to their employees. They seek to invest responsible to generate long-term defined benefits and drive positive change including in aspects of social, environmental and governance to create long-term sustainability to the Funds people, and to the planet. This opportunity is to support the Authority in the development of a real estate opportunity at 1 Rivergate in Bristol. The Architect shall be expected to support the Authority with coordination of the design team, act as the lead designer, provide innovative design solutions, collaborate with the contractor, advise on risk, supporting on championing environmental goals and communicating with the wider team to draw together the project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Pending estimated construction design and options appraisal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023517-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,250,000 | | Lots value | £2,250,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS PENSION FUND | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71200000 - Architectural and related services ## Release History - 21 May 2025 at 06:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023517-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023517-2025 21st May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=600592 The enclosed is the full tender pack incorporating the terms, scope of services, commercial schedule, and invitation to tender including the scoring criteria. ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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