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title: "Belmont Cinema Refurbishment - design team procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc25"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BELMONT COMMUNITY CINEMA"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Belmont Cinema Refurbishment - design team procurement

Buyer: BELMONT COMMUNITY CINEMA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc25

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## Summary

Belmont Community Cinema Ltd is inviting tenders for an architect-led design team for the refurbishment of the Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen. This procurement falls under the services industry category with a classification of architectural design services. The tender is currently active with an open procedure, and interested parties must submit electronic tenders by the deadline of 27th August 2026, 17:00 BST. The contractual period is set to last for 720 days. The award process will commence on 28th August 2026, with an anticipated bid validity extending to 30th November 2026. The procurement aims to make the cinema more accessible while preserving its heritage, requiring a qualified design team including but not limited to architects, quantity surveyors, and engineers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and design services, particularly those with experience in cinema refurbishments and heritage conservation. The project allows architects and design consultants to demonstrate their expertise in creating modern, user-friendly spaces while maintaining historical integrity. Furthermore, with a considerable emphasis on quality (accounting for 70% of the award criteria), firms with innovative design proposals and a proven track record in similar projects will be well-positioned to succeed. This is an excellent chance for businesses that focus on cultural service solutions to collaborate with Belmont Community Cinema Ltd, a charitable organisation, and expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066897-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 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 | BELMONT COMMUNITY CINEMA |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB10 1JS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | George St/Harbour |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066897-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837533
- https://belmontcinema.co.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837533
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837533
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30803
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## Provenance

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