--- title: "Tarbert Heritage Scheme - Design Team Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827849" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827849" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827849.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827849.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-27" --- # Tarbert Heritage Scheme - Design Team Framework Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827849 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827849) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827849.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Tarbert Heritage Scheme – Design Team Framework," aimed at enhancing Tarbert's waterfront. This project falls under the industry category of general public services and is located in Tarbert, within the region of UKM63. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the future notice date scheduled for 20th April 2026. The framework seeks to establish a design team to support the delivery of a 5-year heritage programme, funded externally, for property owners in the area. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services and design frameworks. The design team framework offers a structured avenue for architects and design teams to engage in heritage enhancement projects, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with the Council. Businesses with expertise in heritage conservation, urban design, and waterfront developments will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and expansion in the regional market. By participating, businesses can contribute to improved quality control and value for local communities, aligning their services with the Council's strategic objectives. ## Notice The Council has been awarded external funding to facilitate a 5-year heritage programme to enhance Tarbert's waterfront. With a view to encouraging participation, these types of projects benefit from a design team framework. A framework not only enables Council officers to recommend an architect, but through which the project is also better able to control quality and secure best value, whilst removing an onerous activity from the property owners. ### Lot Information Lot 1 To set up a design team framework to support delivery of the Tarbert Heritage Scheme, by providing a compliant method for property owners to appoint a design team. Full details of the scope of requirements will be provided within the ITT document as part of the Contract Notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552675 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Apr 2026 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | 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 | Mid Argyll | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552675 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552675 Tarbert Heritage Scheme - Design Team Framework - The Council has been awarded external funding to facilitate a 5-year heritage programme to enhance Tarbert's waterfront. With a view to encouraging participation, these types of projects benefit from a design team framework. A framework not only enables Council officers to recommend an architect, but through which the project is also better able to control quality and secure best value, whilst removing an onerous activity from the property owners. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=827849 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827849 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827849. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000827849.json.