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title: "GL1 Leisure Centre Contract 2 and Stage 3 Design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06faf7"
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buyer: "Gloucester City Council"
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# GL1 Leisure Centre Contract 2 and Stage 3 Design

Buyer: Gloucester City Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06faf7

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## Summary

Gloucester City Council commissioned professional architectural, construction and engineering services for the GL1 Leisure Centre Contract 2 and Stage 3 Design. The work progresses the design from RIBA Stage 3 to Stage 4, covering technical design, detailed specifications, construction details and schedules. The appointed service also leads the design team, coordinates architects, structural and building services engineers and other specialists, manages design reviews and sign-off, supports Building Control approvals, and provides buildability, temporary works and manufactured component advice. It includes developing contractor’s proposals and engaging the supply chain. The supplier must scope work packages, prepare tender documents, manage an open-book tender process and help evaluate and negotiate supply-chain appointments. The project is for the GL1 Leisure Centre in Gloucester.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. One completed lot was awarded to E G Carter & Co Ltd, with an active contract signed on 26 August 2026. The contract runs from 27 August 2026 to 29 January 2027. Its value is £144,401 excluding VAT, or £173,281.20 including VAT. The award covers professional services for architectural, construction, engineering and inspection work. Evaluation involved assessing cost, quality and programme implications, with appointments recommended on the basis of best value. The contract is an NEC4 Professional Services Contract Agreement. The council’s requirement included an open-book tender process for supply-chain packages, including preparation of drawings, specifications and schedules, tender management, bid evaluation, negotiations and recommendations.

This award indicates demand from Gloucester City Council for an integrated design and construction professional-services team able to take a leisure-centre project from developed design into technical design and delivery preparation. Relevant suppliers would need access to, or established relationships with, architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, Building Control specialists and other technical consultants. Credibility would also depend on strong design coordination, design management, value engineering, regulatory compliance and construction buildability expertise. Experience advising on temporary works, manufactured components, interfaces and tolerances would be useful, as would the ability to develop contractor’s proposals that meet employer requirements. Firms should also be capable of engaging subcontractors and suppliers, defining work packages, producing tender documentation, running transparent open-book competitions and evaluating cost, quality and programme together.

## Notice

See attached contract for details. Progressing Design from RIBA Stage 3 to RIBA Stage 4 1.1. Appoint and lead the Design Team a) Employ Design Consultants: Engage key consultants such as architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, and other necessary specialists to complete the Technical Design, for manufacturing and construction stage (RIBA 4). b) Design Coordination: Lead design workshops and meetings to ensure integrated design solutions across disciplines. c) Design Management: Manage the design process, ensuring all parties adhere to the design brief, project scope, and cost parameters. d) Review and Sign-off: Regularly review design progress with the Project Manager and ensure all design outputs meet project requirements before sign-off at the end of RIBA Stage 4. 1.2. Technical Design Development a) Technical Design Development: Progress the design to RIBA Stage 4, including detailed specifications, construction details, and schedules for all building elements. b) Value Engineering: Collaborate with the design team and Employer to refine the design, ensuring it aligns with budget constraints while meeting quality and performance standards. c) Building Control: Ensure designs are co-ordinated and with Building Control requirements. Ensure that the design complies with Building Regulations and engage with Building Control as needed to obtain all necessary approvals. 1.3. Design Input a) Providing advice on requirements for off-site design, temporary works and manufactured components. b) Providing advice on all aspects of "buildability" in relation to the proposed design and on the feasibility of construction interfaces and tolerances and suggesting any construction changes which could be used to reduce the incidence of conflicts or difficult interfaces between different elements of a single package of work or between different packages of work. c) Through the design development process, developing a "Contractor's Proposals" document that satisfies the Employer's Requirements for agreement with the Employer to be included in the Main Contract. 2. Supply Chain Engagement and Tendering 2.1 . Pre-tender Engagement with Supply Chain a) Market Engagement: Identify and engage potential subcontractors and suppliers early in the process to gather feedback on design feasibility, material availability, and buildability. b) Package Scoping: Define and scope work packages for the supply chain based on the developed RIBA Stage 4 design. 2.2 . Open Book Tender Process a) Prepare Supply Chain Package Tender Documentation: Compile and issue tender documents, including drawings, specifications and schedules of work. b) Tender Management: Facilitate an open book tender process for supply chain packages, ensuring transparency in pricing and compliance with the project's requirements. c) Bid Evaluation: Evaluate tenders with the Project Manager, Cost Manager, design team and Employer, conducting thorough assessments of cost, quality, and programme implications. d) Negotiations and Recommendations: Lead negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors, providing recommendations for appointment based on best value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087684-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,401 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Gloucester City Council |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Postcode area | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | E G Carter & Co Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2026 at 11:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087684-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087684-2026
  16th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-22548
  Signed Contract attached

## Notice URLs

- http://www.egcarter.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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