AM0002ARC - Architect - Greyfriars RIBA 4 - 6
- Buyer
- Gloucester City Council
- Value
- £208,333
- Closes
- 16 November 2026
- Where
- The Docks, the South West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Gloucester City Council is hiring an architect to take over design work on a major £11 million regeneration project (Greyfriars Cultural Hub and Former Pavilion Green). You would be responsible for detailed design, building regulation compliance, and site coordination from December 2026 to April 2028, taking over from the previous design team.
What the buyer wants
• Take over as Principal Designer from RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design) through Stage 6 (Handover), ensuring seamless handover from the previous architect • Coordinate the design team, manage compliance with Building Regulations and CDM 2015, and liaise with the planning consultant and project manager • Deliver sustainable, accessible design that meets the council's vision while maintaining budget alignment (£6 million for Cultural Hub, £250,000 for Former Pavilion) and Levelling-Up Fund reporting requirements
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
This contract almost certainly requires a qualified, registered architect (RIBA or equivalent); sole traders or small businesses without formal architectural qualifications and professional liability insurance will be excluded. The Principal Designer role carries legal responsibility under CDM 2015 that unqualified practitioners cannot take on.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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