AM0002ARC - Architect - Greyfriars RIBA 4 - 6
Gloucester City Council · Local authority
In brief
Gloucester City Council is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (South West).
The estimated value is £250,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 5 months, starting 22 December 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Monday 16 November 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Bids by
- midday, Monday 16 November 2026
How bids are scored
Quality questions - 80% 80% · Social Value 10% · Lump sum price 10%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 9 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER – ROLE SPECIFICATION & PROJECT OVERVIEW Project Title: Gloucester Greyfriars Project Location: Eastgate Shopping Centre and Former Pavilion Bowling Green Appointment Period: December 2026 – April 2028 – Covering RIBA Sages 4-6 Client: Gloucester City Council Total Project Funding: £11 million Levelling-Up Fund + Council / partner contributions Cultural Hub Construction Budget - £6 million Former Pavilion Green Construction Budget - £250,000 SECTION 1 – ROLE PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Effective handover from previous principal designer (RIBA 0-3) to new principal designer, i.e. this role • Strongly align with RIBA Standard Architectural Contract • Ensure…Read the full description
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 16 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 097415-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
22Awards
17Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- E G Carter & Co Ltd2 contracts
- Kew Property Consultants Limited1 contract
- Prior + Partners Limited1 contract
- Quattro Design Architects Limited1 contract
- The Clarkson Alliance Ltd1 contract
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From notice 097415-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 15 October 2026.