--- title: "Belmont Cinema Refurbishment - design team procurement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837533" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837533" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837533.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837533.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BELMONT COMMUNITY CINEMA" published: "2026-07-15" --- # Belmont Cinema Refurbishment - design team procurement Buyer: BELMONT COMMUNITY CINEMA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837533 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837533) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837533.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Belmont Community Cinema, located at 49 Belmont Street, Aberdeen. The current tender, titled "Belmont Cinema Refurbishment - design team procurement," falls under the cultural services industry category, specifically CPV classification 71220000. The process aims to appoint an architect-led design team for refurbishment services. This tender is at the 'Tender' stage, employing an open procedure procurement method, allowing electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland site. Key dates include the submission deadline on 27th August 2026 and the decision award starting from the 28th August 2026 at The Belmont Cinema, Aberdeen. The expected contract period extends over 720 days. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for architect-led teams with expertise in cinema design and refurbishments. It calls for multidisciplinary collaboration including specialists such as structural, acoustic, and fire engineers, and offers the potential for businesses to showcase their innovation in revitalising cultural facilities. Ideal competitors are those with prior experience in similar projects, having access to a conservation architect and meeting the stringent suitability criteria including qualifications with RIBA or RIAS. Successful participation will not only enhance portfolio visibility but also strengthen partnerships in the architectural and cultural services industry. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560250 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560250 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560250 Belmont Cinema Refurbishment - design team procurement - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837533 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - 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 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000837533. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837533.json.