Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf9-c7bd-7028-babf-91defe8f698b/architctural-services-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Architctural services framework [University of Lancaster](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-lancaster) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 21 Mar 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender OJEU notice: 2016/S 035-056649 It is anticipated services to be delivered under this Framework will be part funded by the European Regional Development Fund Programme 2014 to 2020: The Contracting Authority (Lancaster University) invited Economic Operators to participate in this Restricted procurement process with the aim of establishing an Architectural Services Framework to support the Authority’s projected capital spend of over 159,000,000 GBP over the next four years. The Framework which will run for a period of two years with a further two 12 month options to extend - total possible duration of 4 years. Estimated total value (of all Lots) for the duration: 7,000,000 - 9,000,000 GBP. Excluding VAT. The collective Framework procurement documents consisted of four Lots. Over the life of the Framework the Contracting Authority will ‘call off’ / award packages of work either on the basis of a direct award to Rank 1 or further/mini-competition. The Lots are values bands which relate to potential projects: Lot 1 0 - 4,000,000 GBP, Lot 2 4,000,001 - 8,000,000 GBP, Lot 3 8,000,001 - 20,000,000 GBP and Lot 4 20,000,001 - 60,000,000 GBP. Economic Operators were able to apply for any or all Lots (1-4). ## CPV classification Architectural and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/723ed218-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileUniversity of Lancaster: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-lancaster)[SectorMore Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing UK Atomic Energy Authority 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing)[Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender)[Asbestos Surveys Northamptonshire Partnership Homes 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys)[Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite)[Penistone Station - Independent Assessor Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council 26 days left 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor)[CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)