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title: "The Royal Hotel, Rothesay - Combined Consultancy Conservation Architect Led Design Team"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f098"
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published: "2025-12-08"
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# The Royal Hotel, Rothesay - Combined Consultancy Conservation Architect Led Design Team

Buyer: GEORGE HANSON (BUILDING CONTRACTORS) LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f098

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by George Hanson (Building Contractors) Ltd, outlines an opportunity for the procurement of a Combined Consultancy Conservation Architect Led Design Team for The Royal Hotel in Rothesay. This tender falls under the architectural and related services industry category and is in the active tender stage. Located in the Isle of Bute, UKM63 region, it employs an open procedure, aiming to appoint a lead consultant to coordinate the design and construction phases. Key dates include a tender closing date on 19 January 2026, with the design team appointment planned for March 2026. The project is structured to span approximately 30 months, divided into two phases. This opportunity is governed by public law with a focus on housing and community amenities.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses within the architectural and consultancy sectors, particularly those experienced in conservation projects and capable of leading a multi-disciplinary design team. The emphasis on quality (70%) and cost (30%) in the award criteria highlights the importance of both technical aptitude and economic competitiveness. Companies with robust project management capabilities and experience in coordinating diverse sub-consultants will be well-suited to compete, especially if they can adhere to public-funding audit requirements and deliver comprehensive technical designs efficiently. The open procurement method encourages diverse participation, offering growth potential for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in public sector projects.

## Notice

Combined Consultancy Conservation Architect Led Design Team for works at the The Royal Hotel, Rothesay.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of the Conservation Architect (Lead Consultant) will establish a coordinated design team to deliver the project in two phases under public-funding audit requirements. The Architect will act as Lead Consultant and Principal Designer under the RIAS Standard Form of Appointment (2018, Full Version) and will be responsible for appointing and coordinating all sub-consultants required to deliver the complete technical design and construction administration synergistically across phase 1 & 2. Additional information: See ITT

Options: As required

Renewal: Design Team appointment will be March 26 and estimated site start is March 27, with phase 1 6-months and phase 2 10-months, the 30-months is based on that but may need some additional time as timescales are estimates only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080534-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | GEORGE HANSON (BUILDING CONTRACTORS) LTD |
| Locality | ISLE OF BUTE |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA20 0LQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Isle of Bute |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080534-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.georgehansonltd.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817881
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=817881
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30768
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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